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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin 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 train which can get you there in 3h 49m. 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 train costs an average of €21.
Distance: 422 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€56 Average price | €38 Average price Cheapest |
4h 19m Average total duration Fastest 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 51m Average total duration 5h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Berlin to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Berlin to Dortmund is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Berlin 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 Berlin to Dortmund.
There are 2 travel options from Berlin to Dortmund: train or coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Berlin to Dortmund is a train with an average price of €17.
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Dortmund:
A train is €5 less than a coach for this trip with tickets for a coach from Berlin to Dortmund costing on average €22.
Taking a train costs less than taking a flight, which costs on average for the same trip.
The fastest way from Berlin to Dortmund is by train with an average journey time of 3 h 25 min.
There are alternative travel options to Dortmund that take longer:
Getting to Dortmund by coach takes 5 h 50 min on average.
The distance from Berlin to Dortmund is approximately 421 km.
The average frequency per day from Berlin to Dortmund is:
- 12 coaches a day.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- 11 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip to Dortmund from Berlin 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 when travelling from Berlin to Dortmund:
- Most travellers catch their coach from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
- Most travellers board their train from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Berlin to Dortmund:
- You can travel by coach between Berlin and Dortmund with FlixBus, and you can find FlixBus Berlin to Dortmund tickets for €22 on Omio.
- You can go to Dortmund from Berlin by train with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain. You'll see cheap train tickets for €17 with FlixTrain from Berlin to Dortmund on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Berlin to Dortmund with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 12 direct coaches a day to Dortmund with FlixBus.
- You can check for a direct train to Dortmund with Deutsche Bahn or FlixTrain with 9 direct trains per day.
Direct services to Dortmund tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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