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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund
Cheapest price on Sep 01
€20
Average ticket price on Sep 01
€54
Fastest journey on Sep 01
2 h 8 m
Average journey duration on Sep 01
2 h 10 m
Trains on Sep 01
141
Distance
178 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund will cost around €54 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €20.
On Tue, Sep 01, we found 141 trains from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund, including 31 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 01 the direct trains cover the 178 km distance in an average of 2 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 8 m .
On Tue, Sep 01 the slowest trains will take 2 h 11 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 229:42 PM3h53Frankfurt (Main) Hbf1:35 AMDortmund Hbf€201One-way0 transfers- ICE 6226:22 PM2h35Frankfurt Airport long-distance station8:57 PMDortmund Hbf€201One-way0 transfers
- ICE 19 · ICE 229:15 PM4h20Frankfurt Airport long-distance station1:35 AMDortmund Hbf€201One-way1 transfer
- IC 1142 · ICE 92011:02 PM4h32Frankfurt Airport long-distance station3:34 AMDortmund Hbf€201One-way1 transfer
- ICE 92011:22 PM4h12Frankfurt (Main) Hbf3:34 AMDortmund Hbf€201One-way0 transfers
- ICE 5288:22 PM2h08Frankfurt Airport long-distance station10:30 PMDortmund Hbf€421One-way0 transfers
- ICE 6167:10 AM2h11Frankfurt Airport long-distance station9:21 AMDortmund Hbf€561One-way0 transfers
- ICE 6149:10 AM2h11Frankfurt Airport long-distance station11:21 AMDortmund Hbf€801One-way0 transfers
- ICE 61211:10 AM2h11Frankfurt Airport long-distance station1:21 PMDortmund Hbf€701One-way0 transfers
- ICE 6101:10 PM2h11Frankfurt Airport long-distance station3:21 PMDortmund Hbf€701One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €18 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 45m. 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 €18, while a flight costs an average of €115.
Distance: 178 km
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€41 Average price | €18 Average price Cheapest | €115 Average price |
3h 54m Average total duration 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration 3h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 45m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund train times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund trains for today, Monday, August 31. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 FlixTrain · FlixTrain | 7:58 AM Frankfurt South station | 8h42 | 4:40 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 2522 · ICE 614 | Delayed 6:19 AM 8:08 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h13 | 11:21 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 204 | 8:11 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h15 | 10:26 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 994 · 26714 | On time 8:20 AM Frankfurt South station | 3h59 | 12:19 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 2522 · ICE 614 | Delayed 6:34 AM 8:22 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h59 | 11:21 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 4491 · IC 2549 · 17414 · 26415 | 8:38 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h12 | 12:50 PM Dortmund Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 1656 · ICE 614 | On time 8:43 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h38 | 11:21 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
 24319+ICE 376 · 26716 | 8:46 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h31 | 1:17 PM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 820 · ICE 859 · S5 | 9:08 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h14 | 12:22 PM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 2520 · ICE 859 · S5 | Delayed 7:12 AM 9:08 AMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h14 | 12:22 PM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 614 | 9:10 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h11 | 11:21 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 376 · 26716 | 9:15 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h02 | 1:17 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 4154 · 23214 · 10976 | 9:20 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h57 | 2:17 PM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 820 · ICE 859 · S5 | 9:22 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h00 | 12:22 PM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 2520 · ICE 859 · S5 | Delayed 7:27 AM 9:22 AMFrankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h00 | 12:22 PM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| S9 · ICE 202 | 9:32 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h54 | 12:26 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 793 · ICE 202 | 9:41 AM Frankfurt South station | 2h45 | 12:26 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 992 · 26718 | On time 10:09 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h10 | 2:19 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 202 | 10:11 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h15 | 12:26 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S9 · 4493 · IC 2547 · 17418 | 10:15 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4h35 | 2:50 PM Dortmund Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 992 · 26718 | On time 10:20 AM Frankfurt South station | 3h59 | 2:19 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 4493 · IC 2547 · 17418 · 26419 | 10:38 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h12 | 2:50 PM Dortmund Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 1654 · ICE 612 | On time 10:43 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h38 | 1:21 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 726 · ICE 951 · S5 | 11:08 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h14 | 2:22 PM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 612 | 11:10 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h11 | 1:21 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 13 · ICE 926 · 10428 · 17420 | 11:15 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h35 | 3:50 PM Dortmund Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 726 · ICE 951 · S5 | 11:22 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h00 | 2:22 PM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| S9 · ICE 200 | 11:32 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h54 | 2:26 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 926 · 10428 · 17420 · 26421 | 11:43 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h07 | 3:50 PM Dortmund Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| 24327+ICE 798 · 26722 | 11:46 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h33 | 4:19 PM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| FlixTrain · FlixTrain | 11:58 AM Frankfurt South station | 8h38 | 8:36 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 200 | 12:11 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h15 | 2:26 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S9 · 4495 · IC 2545 · 17422 | 12:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4h35 | 4:50 PM Dortmund Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 798 · 26722 | 12:20 PM Frankfurt South station | 3h59 | 4:19 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 4495 · IC 2545 · 17422 · 26423 | 12:38 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h12 | 4:50 PM Dortmund Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 1652 · ICE 610 | On time 12:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h38 | 3:21 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 24331+ICE 372 · IC 2152 | 12:46 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h28 | 5:14 PM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 722 · ICE 953 · S5 | 1:08 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h14 | 4:22 PM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 610 | 1:10 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h11 | 3:21 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 372 · IC 2152 | 1:15 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h59 | 5:14 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 722 · ICE 953 · S5 | 1:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h00 | 4:22 PM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 228 · ICE 108 | On time 1:41 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h45 | 4:26 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 228 · 10434 · 17424 · 26425 | On time 1:41 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h09 | 5:50 PM Dortmund Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 228 | On time 1:41 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h24 | 6:05 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 228 · 10434 · 17424 · 26425 | On time 1:59 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h51 | 5:50 PM Dortmund Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 796 · 26726 | 2:09 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h10 | 6:19 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 108 | On time 2:11 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h15 | 4:26 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S9 · 4497 · ICE 2012 | 2:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4h54 | 7:09 PM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 796 · 26726 | 2:20 PM Frankfurt South station | 3h59 | 6:19 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 4497 · ICE 2012 | 2:38 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h31 | 7:09 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1650 · ICE 518 | On time 2:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h38 | 5:21 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 24337+ICE 370 · 26728 | 2:46 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h33 | 7:19 PM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 628 · ICE 955 · S5 | On time 3:07 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h15 | 6:22 PM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 518 | On time 3:10 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h11 | 5:21 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 370 · 26728 | 3:15 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h04 | 7:19 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S9 · ICE 106 | On time 3:32 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h54 | 6:26 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 28 | 3:41 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h44 | 7:25 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 794 · 26730 | 4:20 PM Frankfurt South station | 3h59 | 8:19 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 4487 · IC 2041 · ICE 104 | On time 4:38 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h47 | 8:25 PM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1558 · ICE 516 | On time 4:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h38 | 7:21 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 620 · 17432 · 26433 | 7:08 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h42 | 9:50 PM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 514 | On time 7:10 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h11 | 9:21 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 317 · ICE 24 | 7:15 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h23 | 11:38 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 620 · 17432 · 26433 | 7:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h28 | 9:50 PM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 24 | 7:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h55 | 11:38 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 528 | 8:07 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h23 | 10:30 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 318 · 25443 · ICE 24 | 8:14 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h24 | 11:38 PM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 318 · 26837 | 8:14 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h00 | 11:14 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S9 · 4759 · IC 2347 | On time 8:15 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4h09 | 12:24 AM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 528 | 8:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h08 | 10:30 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 318 · 25443 · ICE 24 | 8:29 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h09 | 11:38 PM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 318 · 26837 | 8:29 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h45 | 11:14 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| 4759 · IC 2347 | On time 8:38 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h46 | 12:24 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1554 · ICE 512 · 89742 | 8:43 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h22 | 12:05 AM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 526 | 9:08 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h04 | 12:12 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 512 · 89742 | On time 9:10 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h55 | 12:05 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 19 · ICE 22 | 9:15 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h28 | 1:43 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 526 | 9:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h50 | 12:12 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| S9 · ICE 100 · IC 2347 | On time 9:32 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h52 | 12:24 AM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| S9 · ICE 100 | 9:32 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h17 | 12:49 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 910 · 26839 | On time 9:41 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h33 | 12:14 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 22 | 9:42 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h01 | 1:43 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 524 · 26841 | 10:07 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h13 | 1:20 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 100 | 10:11 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h38 | 12:49 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 100 · IC 2347 | On time 10:11 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h13 | 12:24 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 524 · 26841 | 10:22 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h58 | 1:20 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S9 · ICE 510 · 26838 · 26843 | 10:32 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h48 | 2:20 AM Dortmund Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| S9 · ICE 920 | 10:45 PM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4h54 | 3:39 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S8 · ICE 522 · S11 · Bus RE5 | 10:47 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h27 | 3:14 AM Dortmund Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| S8 · ICE 522 · 26843 | 10:47 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h33 | 2:20 AM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| 24374+ICE 522 · S11 · Bus RE5 | 10:57 PM Frankfurt South station | 4h17 | 3:14 AM Dortmund Hbf | 4 transfers | |
| 24374+ICE 522 · 26843 | 10:57 PM Frankfurt South station | 3h23 | 2:20 AM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 510 · 26838 · 26843 | On time 11:11 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h09 | 2:20 AM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 920 | 11:22 PM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h17 | 3:39 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 522 · 25401 · ICE 920 | 11:25 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 4h14 | 3:39 AM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 522 · S11 · Bus RE5 · 26845 | 11:25 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h49 | 3:14 AM Dortmund Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 522 · 26843 | 11:25 PM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h55 | 2:20 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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| IC 60470 · IC 2040 | 2:14 AM Frankfurt South station | 5h18 | 7:32 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S8 · ICE 778 · 26708 | 4:00 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 5h19 | 9:19 AM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 778 · ICE 946 | 4:41 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h22 | 9:03 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 618 · 17404 · 26405 | 4:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h00 | 7:50 AM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 618 | 4:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h05 | 7:55 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 2518 · 17404 · 26405 | 4:50 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h00 | 7:50 AM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 2518 · 17404 · 26405 | 5:03 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h47 | 7:50 AM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 618 | 5:03 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h52 | 7:55 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 618 · 17404 · 26405 | 5:03 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h47 | 7:50 AM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| S9 · ICE 78 · 26710 | 5:15 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 5h04 | 10:19 AM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1186 · ICE 644 | 6:02 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h10 | 10:12 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S9 · IC 1141 · 17410 · 26411 | 6:15 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4h35 | 10:50 AM Dortmund Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 220 · ICE 616 | 6:39 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h42 | 9:21 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| IC 1141 · 17410 · 26411 | On time 6:43 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h07 | 10:50 AM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| S9 · ICE 378 · IC 2156 | 6:45 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4h29 | 11:14 AM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 776 · ICE 944 | 6:46 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 4h25 | 11:11 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 824 · ICE 555 · S5 | 7:08 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h14 | 10:22 AM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 616 | 7:10 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 2h11 | 9:21 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 378 · IC 2156 | 7:15 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 3h59 | 11:14 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| S9 · ICE 1022 · 17412 · 26413 | 7:15 AM Frankfurt am Main Flughafen | 4h35 | 11:50 AM Dortmund Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 824 · ICE 555 · S5 | 7:22 AM Frankfurt Airport long-distance station | 3h00 | 10:22 AM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| S9 · ICE 204 | 7:32 AM Frankfurt (Main) Hbf | 2h54 | 10:26 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund
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Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund run on average 19 times per day, taking around 3h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €7 if you book in advance.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:03, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 178 km distance in 2h 10m.
Distance 178 km |
Average train duration 3h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price €7 |
Trains per day 19 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 10m |
First train 12:03 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Hessische Landesbahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), vlexx from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund trainsDeutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Hessische Landesbahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), vlexx trains will get you between Frankfurt am Main and Dortmund from €7. 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.
VIAS Rail GmbH
Hessische Landesbahn
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
vlexx
FAQs: Trains from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund
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popular train stations
Popular train stations from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund
Most Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund trains use the Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf to Dortmund Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Dortmund Signal Iduna Park. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main and Dortmund train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Frankfurt am Main station do trains to Dortmund leave from?
Getting to Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf train station facilities and services
Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Käfer's, McDonald's, Asia Snack Box
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbf: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel, Hilton Frankfurt Airport, Hilton Garden Inn Frankfurt Airport.
Getting to Frankfurt (Main) Hbf from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf is 1 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (Main) Hbf train station facilities and services
Frankfurt (Main) 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: asiagourmet, Burger King, Ciao Bella, Coffee Fellows, Crepes de France Express, dean&david, Starbucks, Uddin's Sky Sportsbar, McDonald's, Dunkin Donuts, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf. Information desks are located opposite Platforms 12 and 13.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located in the main hall. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (Main) Hbf: Step-free access and step markings. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Cristall, Grand Hotel Empire, Hotel Carlton.
Getting to Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf from Frankfurt am Main city centre
Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:
Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf train station facilities and services
Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Käfer's, McDonald's, Asia Snack Box
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt (M) Flughafen Regionalbf: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Sheraton Frankfurt Airport Hotel, Hilton Frankfurt Airport, Steigenberger Airport Hotel.
Which Dortmund station do trains from Frankfurt am Main arrive at?
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 Signal Iduna Park from Dortmund city centre
Dortmund Signal Iduna Park is 2 km from Dortmund city centre. Public transport options include:
Dortmund Signal Iduna Park train station facilities and services
Dortmund Signal Iduna Park 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: Strobels, Rosenterassen
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Dortmund Signal Iduna Park. ATMs are available at Dortmund Signal Iduna Park.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Dortmund Signal Iduna Park. Information desks are available at Dortmund Signal Iduna Park.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Dortmund Signal Iduna Park. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Dortmund Signal Iduna Park: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Dortmund Signal Iduna Park: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Dortmund Signal Iduna Park.
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.
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