How to travel from Amsterdam to Dortmund

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Compare train and bus for Amsterdam to Dortmund

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €12, and a train costs an average of €20.

Distance: 201 km

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€27

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3h 37m

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3h 7m

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5h 55m

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5h 25m

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from Amsterdam to Dortmund

How to get from Amsterdam to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Dortmund is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
08:40AM4h10
Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
12:50PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
251One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
08:40AM4h10
Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1
12:50PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
251One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

KLM CityhopperKL1799
10:10AM0h45
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
10:55AMDusseldorf Airport
7051One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICD 1827 · IC 1727 · 20209 · ICE 519
08:17AM4h15
Amsterdam Zuid
12:32PMDortmund Hbf
641One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 725 · RE RS23 · 20209 · ICE 519
08:08AM4h24
Amsterdam Centraal
12:32PMDortmund Hbf
641One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnICD 1829 · IC 1729 · 20263
08:47AM4h19
Amsterdam Zuid
01:06PMDortmund Hbf
641One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:15AM4h35
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
12:50PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
251One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
11:30AM3h25
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
02:55PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
281One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
09:00AM4h48
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)
01:48PMDortmund Hbf
361One-way
1 transfer
Lufthansa CitylineLH987+Deutsche BahnICE 612
08:45AM4h36
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
01:21PMDortmund Hbf
3631One-way
1 transfer
Air DolomitiEN8947+Deutsche BahnICE 610
10:40AM4h41
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
03:21PMDortmund Hbf
3631One-way
1 transfer
Air DolomitiLH9435+Deutsche BahnICE 610
10:40AM4h41
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
03:21PMDortmund Hbf
3631One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Amsterdam to Dortmund

Travel to Dortmund easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Amsterdam to Dortmund.

FAQs

You can get from Amsterdam to Dortmund 2 different ways: train or coach.

The cheapest way to go to Dortmund from Amsterdam is by taking a coach, which costs on average €14.

This is compared to other ways of getting from Amsterdam to Dortmund:

A coach is €6 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Dortmund costing on average €20.

The quickest way to travel between Amsterdam and Dortmund is by train, which takes on average 2 h 51 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Coach takes on average 3 h 25 min.

The Amsterdam to Dortmund distance is approximately 200 km.

The average frequency per day from Amsterdam to Dortmund is:

  • 7 coaches a day.
  • 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Dortmund from Amsterdam as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Amsterdam to Dortmund:

  • Coaches from Amsterdam to Dortmund most often leave from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
  • Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Amsterdam to Dortmund:

  • You can go to Dortmund from Amsterdam by coach with FlixBus, Ourbus or Union Ivkoni - Unibus. You'll see cheap coach tickets for €14 with FlixBus from Amsterdam to Dortmund on Omio.
  • You can travel to Dortmund from Amsterdam by train with Deutsche Bahn or NS Domestic. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for €20 with Deutsche Bahn from Amsterdam to Dortmund.

Yes, there are direct services available from Amsterdam to Dortmund with the following travel companies:

  • Direct coach available with FlixBus or Union Ivkoni - Unibus 2 direct coaches per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Dortmund as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Amsterdam and Dortmund.

Many of our customers travelling from Amsterdam to Dortmund don't make Dortmund their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after are Paris, Berlin, Düsseldorf or Cologne, either of which you could add to your Amsterdam and Dortmund trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Dortmund to any of these top destinations today!
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