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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Munich to Dortmund
Cheapest price
€29
Average price
€73
Fastest journey
5 h 41 m
Average duration
5 h 43 m
Trains per day
23
Distance
477 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Munich to Dortmund is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Munich to Dortmund will cost around €73 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €29.
Of the 23 trains that leave Munich for Dortmund on Tue, Aug 25, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 25 the direct trains cover the 477 km distance in an average of 5 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 41 m .
On Tue, Aug 25 the slowest trains will take 5 h 48 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 686 · IC 21565:11 AM6h03Munich Hbf11:14 AMDortmund Hbf€291One-way1 transfer- ICE 888 · 267103:33 AM6h46Munich Hbf10:19 AMDortmund Hbf€341One-way1 transfer
- ICE 596 · ICE 10612:45 PM5h41Munich Hbf6:26 PMDortmund Hbf€491One-way1 transfer
- ICE 886 · 267145:50 AM6h29Munich Hbf12:19 PMDortmund Hbf€491One-way1 transfer
- ICE 1014 · ICE 2043:47 AM6h39Munich Hbf10:26 AMDortmund Hbf€491One-way1 transfer
- ICE 596 · ICE 10612:45 PM5h41Munich Hbf6:26 PMDortmund Hbf€491One-way1 transfer
- ICE 2590 · ICE 2008:45 AM5h41Munich Hbf2:26 PMDortmund Hbf€1121One-way1 transfer
- ICE 2588 · ICE 10810:45 AM5h41Munich Hbf4:26 PMDortmund Hbf€641One-way1 transfer
- ICE 2592 · ICE 2026:42 AM5h44Munich Hbf12:26 PMDortmund Hbf€641One-way1 transfer
- ICE 6145:33 AM5h48Munich Hbf11:21 AMDortmund Hbf€641One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Munich to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 11m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €24, and a flight costs an average of €56.
Distance: 477 km
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€96 Average price | €40 Average price Cheapest | €147 Average price |
6h 22m Average total duration 5h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 38m Average total duration 8h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 11m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Munich to Dortmund train times
The table below shows live departures for Munich to Dortmund trains for today, Monday, August 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 786 · 26730 | On time 2:06 PM Munich Hbf | 6h13 | 8:19 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 2584 · ICE 104 | On time 2:45 PM Munich Hbf | 5h40 | 8:25 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 622 | On time 2:45 PM Munich Hbf | 6h12 | 8:57 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 1284 · ICE 844 | 2:52 PM Munich Hbf | 6h18 | 9:10 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 586 · 26732 | 3:08 PM Munich Hbf | 6h11 | 9:19 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 514 | On time 3:28 PM Munich Hbf | 5h53 | 9:21 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 620 · 17432 · 26433 | 3:45 PM Munich Hbf | 6h05 | 9:50 PM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 784 · 26734 · 26838 | 4:06 PM Munich Hbf | 6h37 | 10:43 PM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 1580 · ICE 912 | On time 4:06 PM Munich Hbf | 6h09 | 10:15 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 528 | 4:44 PM Munich Hbf | 5h48 | 10:32 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 592 · ICE 102 · ICE 528 | On time 4:45 PM Munich Hbf | 5h47 | 10:32 PM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 584 · 26736 · 26840 | 5:09 PM Munich Hbf | 6h34 | 11:43 PM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 512 · IC 2347 | On time 5:28 PM Munich Hbf | 7h28 | 12:56 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 526 | 5:46 PM Munich Hbf | 5h41 | 11:27 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 910 · ICE 22 | On time 6:19 PM Munich Hbf | 7h06 | 1:25 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 590 · ICE 100 | On time 6:45 PM Munich Hbf | 5h53 | 12:38 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 510 · 10638 · 26843 · S1 | On time 7:28 PM Munich Hbf | 7h39 | 3:07 AM Dortmund Hbf | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 522 · ICE 920 | 7:45 PM Munich Hbf | 7h41 | 3:26 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 522 · ICE 920 | 7:45 PM Munich Hbf | 7h41 | 3:26 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 522 · 89747 · 26845 | 7:45 PM Munich Hbf | 7h29 | 3:14 AM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 698 · IC 60402 · ICE 618 | 10:19 PM Munich Hbf | 9h02 | 7:21 AM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 618 | 11:41 PM Munich Hbf | 7h40 | 7:21 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, August 25 | |||||
| ICE 888 · 26710 | On time 3:33 AM Munich Hbf | 6h46 | 10:19 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1014 · ICE 204 | On time 3:47 AM Munich Hbf | 6h39 | 10:26 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 686 · IC 2156 | On time 5:11 AM Munich Hbf | 6h03 | 11:14 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 614 | On time 5:33 AM Munich Hbf | 5h48 | 11:21 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 886 · 26714 | On time 5:50 AM Munich Hbf | 6h29 | 12:19 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 2592 · ICE 202 | On time 6:42 AM Munich Hbf | 5h44 | 12:26 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 684 · 26716 | On time 7:07 AM Munich Hbf | 6h10 | 1:17 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 612 | On time 7:28 AM Munich Hbf | 5h53 | 1:21 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 882 · 26718 | On time 7:46 AM Munich Hbf | 6h33 | 2:19 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 2590 · ICE 200 | On time 8:45 AM Munich Hbf | 5h41 | 2:26 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 682 · 26720 | On time 9:12 AM Munich Hbf | 6h05 | 3:17 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 610 | On time 9:28 AM Munich Hbf | 5h53 | 3:21 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 880 · 26722 | On time 9:43 AM Munich Hbf | 6h36 | 4:19 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 722 · ICE 880 · 26722 | On time 9:46 AM Munich Hbf | 6h33 | 4:19 PM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 2588 · ICE 108 | On time 10:45 AM Munich Hbf | 5h41 | 4:26 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 680 · IC 2152 | On time 11:12 AM Munich Hbf | 6h02 | 5:14 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 518 | On time 11:28 AM Munich Hbf | 5h53 | 5:21 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 788 · 26726 | On time 11:47 AM Munich Hbf | 6h32 | 6:19 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 916 | On time 12:20 PM Munich Hbf | 6h22 | 6:42 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 596 · ICE 106 | On time 12:45 PM Munich Hbf | 5h41 | 6:26 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 588 · 26728 | On time 1:10 PM Munich Hbf | 6h09 | 7:19 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 516 | On time 1:28 PM Munich Hbf | 5h53 | 7:21 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Munich to Dortmund
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Trains from Munich to Dortmund run on average 8 times per day, taking around 5h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €21 if you book in advance.
There are 2 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:58. The fastest train covers the 477 km distance in 5h 27m.
Distance 477 km |
Average train duration 5h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price €21 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 5h 27m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 56 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Munich to Dortmund trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Munich and Dortmund from €21. 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.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Trains from Munich to Dortmund
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Munich 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.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Munich to Dortmund
Most Munich to Dortmund trains use the München Hbf to Dortmund Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Dortmund Signal Iduna Park. Use this guide to compare Munich and Dortmund train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Munich station do trains to Dortmund leave from?
Getting to München Hbf from Munich city centre
München Hbf is 1 km from Munich city centre. Public transport options include:
München Hbf train station facilities and services
München 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: Cantina Estación Mediterrano, Rischart Bakery, Ditsch Pretzels, backWERK, Cafe-Shop, Le Crobag, Yorma's, Coffee Fellows, Dunkin Donuts, McDonald's, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes. . ATMs are available at München Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at München Hbf. Information desks are there is an information desk located on the main concourse near the food court.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is the station has luggage lockers. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at München Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at München Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at München Hbf: Accessibility equipment, elevators, & mobility service. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include a&o München Hauptbahnhof, IntercityHotel München, Sofitel Munich Bayerpost.
Getting to München Ost from Munich city centre
München Ost is 2 km from Munich city centre. Public transport options include:
München Ost train station facilities and services
München Ost 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: Haidhauser Augustiner, Burger King, Tassilogarten, Mitani
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at München Ost. ATMs are available at München Ost.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at München Ost. Information desks are available at München Ost.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at München Ost. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at München Ost: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at München Ost: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at München Ost.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hilton Munich City, MOMA1890, Mk Hotel, Hotel Pension Christl.
Getting to München-Pasing from Munich city centre
München-Pasing is 8 km from Munich city centre. Public transport options include:
München-Pasing train station facilities and services
München-Pasing 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: Burger King, McDonald's, Hunsinger in der Goldenen Gans, Orexi Taverna
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at München-Pasing. ATMs are available at München-Pasing.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at München-Pasing. Information desks are available at München-Pasing.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at München-Pasing. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at München-Pasing: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at München-Pasing: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at München-Pasing.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Guenstigwohnen24.de, Jagdschloss Residenz, Hotel Miano.
Which Dortmund station do trains from Munich 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 Möllerbrücke from Dortmund city centre
Dortmund Möllerbrücke is 1 km from Dortmund city centre. Public transport options include:
Dortmund Möllerbrücke train station facilities and services
Dortmund Möllerbrücke 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, Kleimann, Linus, Teheran
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Dortmund Möllerbrücke. ATMs are available at Dortmund Möllerbrücke.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Dortmund Möllerbrücke. Information desks are available at Dortmund Möllerbrücke.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Dortmund Möllerbrücke. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Dortmund Möllerbrücke: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Dortmund Möllerbrücke: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Dortmund Möllerbrücke.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Ringhotel Drees, Cityhotel Dortmund, Hotel Fürst garden, Hotel Unique Novum.
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