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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Munich to Dortmund
Cheapest price on Oct 09
€40
Average ticket price on Oct 09
€131
Fastest journey on Oct 09
5 h 31 m
Average journey duration on Oct 09
5 h 35 m
Trains on Oct 09
18
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 €131 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €40.
On Fri, Oct 09, we found 18 trains from Munich to Dortmund, including 6 direct services.
On Fri, Oct 09 the direct trains cover the 477 km distance in an average of 5 h 35 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 31 m .
On Fri, Oct 09 the slowest trains will take 5 h 39 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 888 · 267104:03 AM6h16Munich Hbf10:19 AMDortmund Hbf€401One-way1 transfer- ICE 10144:11 AM5h39Munich Hbf9:50 AMDortmund Hbf€501One-way0 transfers
- ICE 686 · ICE 17485:11 AM6h05Munich Hbf11:16 AMDortmund Hbf€601One-way1 transfer
- ICE 822 · ICE 8474:41 AM6h05Munich Hbf10:46 AMDortmund Hbf€701One-way1 transfer
- ICE 6145:33 AM5h48Munich Hbf11:21 AMDortmund Hbf€801One-way0 transfers
- ICE 10108:19 AM5h31Munich Hbf1:50 PMDortmund Hbf€1601One-way0 transfers
- ICE 91810:19 AM5h31Munich Hbf3:50 PMDortmund Hbf€1601One-way0 transfers
- ICE 598 · ICE 108 · IC 204510:45 AM5h36Munich Hbf4:21 PMDortmund Hbf€1601One-way2 transfers
- ICE 690 · ICE 200 · IC 20478:45 AM5h36Munich Hbf2:21 PMDortmund Hbf€1601One-way2 transfers
- ICE 10144:11 AM5h39Munich Hbf9:50 AMDortmund Hbf€501One-way0 transfers
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 46m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €18 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 12m.
Distance 477 km |
Average train duration 5h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price €18 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 2 |
Fastest train 5h 12m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 42 days |
Live departures
Munich to Dortmund train times
The table below shows live departures for Munich to Dortmund trains for today, Thursday, October 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ICE 2518 · ICE 543 | On time 11:54 PM Munich Hbf | 7h51 | 7:45 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, October 9 | |||||
| ICE 888 · 26710 | On time 4:03 AM Munich Hbf | 6h16 | 10:19 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1014 | On time 4:11 AM Munich Hbf | 5h39 | 9:50 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 822 · ICE 847 | On time 4:41 AM Munich Hbf | 6h05 | 10:46 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 686 · ICE 1748 | On time 5:11 AM Munich Hbf | 6h05 | 11:16 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 614 | On time 5:33 AM Munich Hbf | 5h48 | 11:21 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 882 · 26718 | On time 8:05 AM Munich Hbf | 6h14 | 2:19 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 1010 | On time 8:19 AM Munich Hbf | 5h31 | 1:50 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 724 · ICE 941 | On time 8:45 AM Munich Hbf | 6h01 | 2:46 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 690 · ICE 200 · IC 2047 | On time 8:45 AM Munich Hbf | 5h36 | 2:21 PM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 682 · 26720 | On time 9:12 AM Munich Hbf | 6h07 | 3:19 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 610 | On time 9:28 AM Munich Hbf | 5h53 | 3:21 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 722 · ICE 641 | On time 9:46 AM Munich Hbf | 5h58 | 3:44 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 880 · 26722 | On time 10:12 AM Munich Hbf | 6h07 | 4:19 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 918 | On time 10:19 AM Munich Hbf | 5h31 | 3:50 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| ICE 598 · ICE 108 · IC 2045 | Delayed 10:45 AM Munich Hbf | 5h36 | 2:23 PM 2:23 PMDortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 720 · ICE 943 | On time 10:45 AM Munich Hbf | 6h00 | 4:45 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 680 · ICE 1744 | 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 | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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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.
TGV
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 Hackerbrücke from Munich city centre
München Hackerbrücke is 2 km from Munich city centre. Public transport options include:
München Hackerbrücke train station facilities and services
München Hackerbrücke 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: Augustiner Bräustuben, Lenz, Das Bad, Subway
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at München Hackerbrücke. ATMs are available at München Hackerbrücke.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at München Hackerbrücke. Information desks are available at München Hackerbrücke.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at München Hackerbrücke. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at München Hackerbrücke: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at München Hackerbrücke: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at München Hackerbrücke.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Theresienhöhe, Hotel Schweiz, Hotel Uhland, Germania.
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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