How to travel from The Hague to Dortmund

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Compare train, bus, and flight for The Hague to Dortmund

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from The Hague to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, while a train costs an average of $59.

Distance: 141 miles (227 km)

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$59

Average price

$24

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Cheapest

$60

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3h 56m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 26m

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30m

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5h 19m

Average total duration

4h 49m

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2h 59m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from The Hague to Dortmund is a bus with an average price of $24 (€20).

This is compared to other travel options from The Hague to Dortmund:

A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from The Hague to Dortmund costing on average $59 (€48).

A bus is $301 (€246) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from The Hague to Dortmund costing on average $325 (€266).

The fastest way to travel from The Hague to Dortmund is by train with an average journey time of 3h 56m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 7m.

Bus takes on average 5h 19m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between The Hague and Dortmund including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from The Hague to Dortmund among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $59 (€48) compared to roughly $60 (€49) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $1 (€0.85). The journey takes 3h 26m versus 2h 59m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from The Hague to Dortmund

How to get from The Hague to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from The Hague to Dortmund is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:50 PM6h55
    Den Haag, Centraal Station
    7:45 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    $141One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:50 PM6h55
    Den Haag, Centraal Station
    7:45 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    $141One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnIC 527 · ICE 225 · 31254
    8:10 AM3h16
    The Hague Centraal
    11:26 AMDortmund Hbf
    $481One-way
    2 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 1131 · IC 3529 · 20077 · 10131
    8:49 AM3h57
    The Hague Centraal
    12:46 PMDortmund Hbf
    $381One-way
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 1729 · 20263
    8:25 AM4h41
    The Hague Centraal
    1:06 PMDortmund Hbf
    $801One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnIC 1729 · IC 3227+VIAS Rail GmbH20017+Deutsche Bahn89717
    8:25 AM3h29
    The Hague Centraal
    11:54 AMDortmund Hbf
    $801One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    4:45 AM4h48
    Den Haag, Centraal Station
    9:33 AMDortmund Hbf
    $151One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    8:15 AM5h18
    Den Haag, Centraal Station
    1:33 PMDortmund Hbf
    $151One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:45 AM4h50
    Den Haag, Centraal Station
    9:35 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    $181One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH2305 · LH1984
    3:40 PM3h50
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    7:30 PMCologne Bonn Airport
    $2581One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA435 · BA924
    3:40 PM5h20
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    9:00 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $3751One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA433 · BA924
    2:55 PM6h05
    Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
    9:00 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $4211One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from The Hague to Dortmund

Travel to Dortmund easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from The Hague to Dortmund.

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There are 3 options to travel between The Hague and Dortmund including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from The Hague to Dortmund is a bus with an average price of $24 (€20).

This is compared to other travel options from The Hague to Dortmund:

A bus is $34 (€28) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from The Hague to Dortmund costing on average $59 (€48).

A bus is $301 (€246) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from The Hague to Dortmund costing on average $325 (€266).

The fastest way to travel from The Hague to Dortmund is by train with an average journey time of 3h 56m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 7m.

Bus takes on average 5h 19m.

The distance from The Hague to Dortmund is approximately 141 miles (227 km).
The average frequency per day from The Hague to Dortmund is:
  • Around 22 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between The Hague and Dortmund as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from The Hague to Dortmund:
  • Flights mostly depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from The Hague Centraal and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Den Haag, Centraal Station and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from The Hague to Dortmund, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Dortmund by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Dortmund by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from The Hague to Dortmund:
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
Omio customers who travel from The Hague to Dortmund often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Paris, Berlin, Munich, Katowice. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dortmund and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Dortmund to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Dortmund, you can explore the vibrant Kreuzviertel district for trendy cafes and boutiques, attend concerts at the Westfalenhallen, and discover industrial heritage at the Zollern Colliery museum. Enjoy a stroll along Phoenix See or visit the Botanischer Garten Rombergpark for its serene landscapes. Key sights include Westfalenpark with its iconic Florianturm, the cultural Dortmund U-Tower, Signal Iduna Park, the Dortmund Zoo, and the German Football Museum.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Dortmund's key attractions, such as the Zollern Colliery, Dortmund U-Tower, and Westfalenpark, while also enjoying local cuisine and vibrant neighborhoods.
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