The cheapest and fastest trains from Enschede to Dortmund
Cheapest price
€20
Average price
€21
Fastest journey
1 h 58 m
Average duration
2 h 10 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
87 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Enschede to Dortmund is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Enschede to Dortmund will cost around €21 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €20.
Of the 5 trains that leave Enschede for Dortmund on Thu, Nov 06, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 87 km distance in an average of 2 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 58 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 2 h 16 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.










Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Enschede to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Enschede to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €8, and a train costs an average of €20.
Distance: 87 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€38 Average price | €10 Average price Cheapest |
2h 13m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Enschede to Dortmund train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RB 20257 · RE 58310 · RB 31252 | On time 7:03 AM Enschede station | 2h23 | 9:26 AM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
RB 20205 · ICE 517 | Delayed 7:33 AM Enschede station | 1h59 | 9:33 AM 9:33 AMDortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
RB 20207 · ICE 107 | On time 8:33 AM Enschede station | 1h59 | 10:32 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Enschede to Dortmund
Distance 87 km |
Average train duration 1h 43m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 1h 59m |
First train 00:03 |
Last train 23:39 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Intercity from Enschede to Dortmund trainsDeutsche Bahn, Intercity trains will get you between Enschede and Dortmund from €8. 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.
Intercity
FAQs: Trains from Enschede to Dortmund

Passengers board the train most frequently from Enschede, which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) 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 Enschede to Dortmund
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 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. Access via Stationsplein.
- Restaurant Fellini Enschede
- De Kater
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- IntercityHotel Enschede
- Van der Valk Hotel Enschede
- U Parkhotel
- Located in the main hall
- 885 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Germany and regional destinations
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Intercity and Sprinter services
- 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
- Strobels
- Rosenterassen
- Pizzeria Florio
- Óla Kalá
- Imbiss Futterluke
- Pizzeria Puzzle
- Side Döner
- Stations-Grill
- My Döner & Pan Pizza
- Mein Café in der Alten Backstube
- Dö-Pi
- Shan's Küche
- La Gazzetta
- Pizzeria Solino
- Food fakultät
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