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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Copenhagen to Dortmund
Cheapest price
€91
Average price
€112
Fastest journey
8 h 34 m
Average duration
9 h 11 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
572 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Copenhagen to Dortmund is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Copenhagen to Dortmund will cost around €112 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €91.
It's difficult to get from Copenhagen to Dortmund without transferring at least once.
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Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Copenhagen to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Copenhagen to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €32, and a flight costs an average of €229.
Distance: 572 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€113 Average price | €56 Average price Cheapest | €347 Average price |
8h 21m Average total duration 7h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 2m Average total duration 10h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Copenhagen to Dortmund train times
The table below shows live departures for Copenhagen to Dortmund trains for today, Wednesday, November 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:22 AM Copenhagen | 8h48 | 3:10 PM Dortmund | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:50 AM Copenhagen | 10h14 | 8:04 PM Dortmund | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 1:01 PM Copenhagen | 10h43 | 11:44 PM Dortmund | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 2:22 PM Copenhagen | 9h22 | 11:44 PM Dortmund | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 9:30 PM Copenhagen | 9h40 | 7:10 AM Dortmund | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Copenhagen to Dortmund
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Trains from Copenhagen to Dortmund run on average 7 times per day, taking around 7h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €57 but you can travel from only €32 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 572 km distance in 8h 10m.
Distance 572 km |
Average train duration 7h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price €57 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 8h 10m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 23:46 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Copenhagen to Dortmund trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Copenhagen and Dortmund from €32. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
FAQs: Trains from Copenhagen to Dortmund
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Copenhagen to Dortmund by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dortmund, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Copenhagen, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Copenhagen Central Station, Copenhagen, Østerbrogade (Svanemøllen St. ) and Copenhagen, Emdrup Station. When arriving in Dortmund, you can end your route in train stations like Dortmund Hbf, Dortmund Signal-Iduna-Park station and Dortmund-Aplerbeck station.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Copenhagen Central Station, which is located around 0.4 miles (588 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Dortmund Hbf, located 1.5 miles (2.4 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Copenhagen to Dortmund
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Lost and Found Office
Ticket OfficeBike ParkingBike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at 4 rue de Compiègne as well as at 112 rue Maubeuge.
- Restaurant Frk. Barners Kælder
- Tivoli Food Hall
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- DKK 5
- Hotel Astoria
- Copenhagen Plaza Hotel
- Hotel Ansgar
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-13 for trains to Sweden, Germany, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: S-train platforms
- Hall 3: Metro connections
- Metro: Line M3, Line M4
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-train: Lines A, B, C, E, H
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ShoppingParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLoungeLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Monday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Thursday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Friday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 18:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 18:00
- Subway
- Caliente
- Ong Bui Asia Fusion
- Kleimann
- Cityhotel Dortmund
- Esplanade
- Drei Kronen
- Hotel Unique Novum
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- Kleimann
- Linus
- Teheran
- Ringhotel Drees
- Cityhotel Dortmund
- Hotel Fürst garden
- Hotel Unique Novum
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- Subway
- Caliente
- Ong Bui Asia Fusion
- Ringhotel Drees
- La Villa am Kaiserbrunnen
- Hotel Neuhaus
- Cityhotel Dortmund
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- Rosenterassen
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- Imbiss Futterluke
- Pizzeria Puzzle
- Side Döner
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- Peking Garden
- Piccola Enzo
- Restaurant Symbol
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