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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Dortmund to Berlin
Cheapest price on Oct 22
€18
Average ticket price on Oct 22
€76
Fastest journey on Oct 22
4 h 28 m
Average journey duration on Oct 22
4 h 31 m
Trains on Oct 22
44
Distance
422 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dortmund to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dortmund to Berlin will cost around €76 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €18.
On Thu, Oct 22, we found 44 trains from Dortmund to Berlin, including 25 direct services.
On Thu, Oct 22 the direct trains cover the 422 km distance in an average of 4 h 31 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 28 m .
On Thu, Oct 22 the slowest trains will take 4 h 32 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
ICE 154112:46 AM4h53Dortmund Hbf5:39 AMBerlin Hbf€181One-way0 transfers- ICE 1541 · 370412:46 AM4h49Dortmund Hbf5:35 AMBerlin-Charlottenburg€221One-way1 transfer
- ICE 920 · RJ 1733:35 AM5h48Dortmund Hbf9:23 AMBerlin Hbf€241One-way1 transfer
FlixTrain5:51 PM4h55Dortmund Hbf10:46 PMBerlin Hbf€291One-way0 transfers- FlixTrain5:51 PM4h43Dortmund Hbf10:34 PMBerlin Südkreuz station€291One-way0 transfers
- FlixTrain1:51 PM4h28Dortmund Hbf6:19 PMBerlin-Wannsee station€331One-way0 transfers
- ICE 84710:47 AM4h31Dortmund Hbf3:18 PMBerlin Hbf€941One-way0 transfers
- ICE 84912:47 PM4h32Dortmund Hbf5:19 PMBerlin Hbf€821One-way0 transfers
- ICE 9412:47 PM4h32Dortmund Hbf7:19 PMBerlin Hbf€621One-way0 transfers
- ICE 9434:47 PM4h32Dortmund Hbf9:19 PMBerlin Hbf€621One-way0 transfers
Journey information
Overview: Train from Dortmund to Berlin
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Trains from Dortmund to Berlin run on average 13 times per day, taking around 3h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.
There are 12 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 422 km distance in 3h 13m.
Distance 422 km |
Average train duration 3h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 13 |
Direct trains 12 |
Fastest train 3h 13m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 42 days |
Live departures
Dortmund to Berlin train times
The table below shows live departures for Dortmund to Berlin trains for today, Wednesday, October 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 920 · RJ 173 | Delayed 1:47 AM 3:35 AMDortmund Hbf | 5h48 | 7:57 AM 7:57 AMBerlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 610 · ICE 607 | Delayed 2:25 PM 3:25 PMDortmund Hbf | 4h57 | 8:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 641 | Delayed 1:58 PM 3:48 PMDortmund Hbf | 4h38 | 8:26 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 641 · 73783 | Delayed 1:58 PM 3:48 PMDortmund Hbf | 4h37 | 8:25 PM Berlin-Charlottenburg | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 943 | On time 4:47 PM Dortmund Hbf | 4h32 | 9:19 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 89727 · ICE 653 | Delayed 4:55 PM Dortmund Hbf | 5h22 | 8:47 PM 8:47 PMBerlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 518 · ICE 609 | Delayed 3:30 PM 5:25 PMDortmund Hbf | 4h57 | 10:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 643 | On time 5:48 PM Dortmund Hbf | 4h49 | 10:37 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixTrain | 5:51 PM Dortmund Hbf | 5h06 | 10:57 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixTrain | 5:51 PM Dortmund Hbf | 4h54 | 10:45 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 945 | On time 6:47 PM Dortmund Hbf | 4h38 | 11:25 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 947 | On time 8:47 PM Dortmund Hbf | 4h39 | 1:26 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, October 22 | |||||
| ICE 1028 · ICE 507 | On time 5:24 AM Dortmund Hbf | 4h58 | 10:22 AM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 541 | On time 5:48 AM Dortmund Hbf | 4h38 | 10:26 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 843 | On time 6:45 AM Dortmund Hbf | 4h34 | 11:19 AM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 89707 · ICE 553 | Delayed 6:55 AM Dortmund Hbf | 5h22 | 10:47 AM 10:47 AMBerlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 618 · ICE 509 | On time 7:24 AM Dortmund Hbf | 4h58 | 12:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 543 | On time 7:48 AM Dortmund Hbf | 4h38 | 12:26 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 845 | On time 8:46 AM Dortmund Hbf | 4h33 | 1:19 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 616 · ICE 601 | On time 9:25 AM Dortmund Hbf | 4h57 | 2:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 545 | On time 9:46 AM Dortmund Hbf | 4h40 | 2:26 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 545 · 73771 | On time 9:46 AM Dortmund Hbf | 4h39 | 2:25 PM Berlin-Charlottenburg | 1 transfer | |
| FlixTrain | 9:52 AM Dortmund Hbf | 4h39 | 2:31 PM Berlin-Wannsee station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixTrain | 9:52 AM Dortmund Hbf | 5h02 | 2:54 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 847 | On time 10:47 AM Dortmund Hbf | 4h31 | 3:18 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 89715 · ICE 557 | On time 10:55 AM Dortmund Hbf | 5h22 | 4:17 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 614 · ICE 603 | On time 11:25 AM Dortmund Hbf | 4h57 | 4:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 547 · 73775 | On time 11:48 AM Dortmund Hbf | 4h37 | 4:25 PM Berlin-Charlottenburg | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 547 | On time 11:48 AM Dortmund Hbf | 4h38 | 4:26 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 849 | On time 12:47 PM Dortmund Hbf | 4h32 | 5:19 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 89719 · ICE 559 | On time 12:55 PM Dortmund Hbf | 5h22 | 6:17 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 612 · ICE 605 | On time 1:25 PM Dortmund Hbf | 4h57 | 6:22 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 549 · 73779 | On time 1:48 PM Dortmund Hbf | 4h37 | 6:25 PM Berlin-Charlottenburg | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 549 | On time 1:48 PM Dortmund Hbf | 4h38 | 6:26 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixTrain | 1:51 PM Dortmund Hbf | 4h50 | 6:41 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixTrain | 1:51 PM Dortmund Hbf | 4h28 | 6:19 PM Berlin-Wannsee station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixTrain | 1:51 PM Dortmund Hbf | 5h00 | 6:51 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 941 | On time 2:47 PM Dortmund Hbf | 4h32 | 7:19 PM Berlin Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| 89723 · ICE 651 | On time 2:55 PM Dortmund Hbf | 5h22 | 8:17 PM Berlin Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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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.
FlixTrain
WestfalenBahn
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FAQs: Trains from Dortmund to Berlin
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Dortmund to Berlin
Most Dortmund to Berlin trains use the Dortmund Hbf to Berlin Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Berlin Spandau. Use this guide to compare Dortmund and Berlin train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Dortmund station do trains to Berlin leave from?
Getting to Dortmund Hbf from Dortmund city centre
Dortmund Hbf train station facilities and services
Dortmund Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Subway, Caliente, Ong Bui Asia Fusion, Kleimann
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Dortmund Hbf. ATMs are available at Dortmund Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Dortmund Hbf. Information desks are available at Dortmund Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Dortmund Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Dortmund Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Dortmund Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Dortmund Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Cityhotel Dortmund, Esplanade, Drei Kronen, Hotel Unique Novum.
Getting to Dortmund Universität from Dortmund city centre
Dortmund Universität is 4 km from Dortmund city centre. Public transport options include:
Dortmund Universität train station facilities and services
Dortmund Universität has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Shan's Küche, La Gazzetta, Pizzeria Solino, Food fakultät
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Dortmund Universität. ATMs are available at Dortmund Universität.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Dortmund Universität. Information desks are available at Dortmund Universität.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Dortmund Universität. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Dortmund Universität: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Dortmund Universität: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Dortmund Universität.
Getting to Dortmund-Mengede from Dortmund city centre
Dortmund-Mengede is 8 km from Dortmund city centre. Public transport options include:
Dortmund-Mengede train station facilities and services
Dortmund-Mengede has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: The Greek, Peking Garden, Piccola Enzo, Restaurant Symbol
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Dortmund-Mengede. ATMs are available at Dortmund-Mengede.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Dortmund-Mengede. Information desks are available at Dortmund-Mengede.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Dortmund-Mengede. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Dortmund-Mengede: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Dortmund-Mengede: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Dortmund-Mengede.
Which Berlin station do trains from Dortmund arrive at?
Getting to Berlin Hbf from Berlin city centre
Berlin Hbf is 2 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Hbf train station facilities and services
Berlin Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: backWERK, Burger King, Costa Coffee, Dunkin' Donuts, Einstein Kaffee, Le Crobag, McDonald's, Hans im Glück, Pret A Manger, Starbucks, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free WiFi (30 minutes limit). ATMs are available at Berlin Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Hbf. Information desks are located on the ground level near the Europaplatz exit.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located on Level 1 near Platforms 13/14.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Berlin Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Berlin Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Hbf: Elevators, escalators, step-free access. Contact the Mobility Service Center at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include MEININGER Hotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel Berlin Hauptbahnhof, Motel One Berlin Hauptbahnof.
Getting to Berlin Spandau from Berlin city centre
Berlin Spandau is 14 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Spandau train station facilities and services
Berlin Spandau has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Unvernunft, Taverna Teloneio, Burger King, Hasir
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Spandau. ATMs are available at Berlin Spandau.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Spandau. Information desks are available at Berlin Spandau.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Spandau. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Berlin Spandau: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Berlin Spandau: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Spandau.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Benn, Hotel Herbst, Hotel Lindenufer, Hotel Ibis Berlin Spandau.
Getting to Berlin Südkreuz from Berlin city centre
Berlin Südkreuz is 6 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin Südkreuz train station facilities and services
Berlin Südkreuz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Biertempel 2, McDonald's, Eis Bär, Cafe Mon Cherie
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Berlin Südkreuz. ATMs are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Berlin Südkreuz. Information desks are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Berlin Südkreuz. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Berlin Südkreuz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Berlin Südkreuz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin Südkreuz.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Appartements Eisemann.
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