How to travel from Dortmund to Berlin

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dortmund to Berlin

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 22m. 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 €21, and a flight costs an average of €67.

Distance: 422 km

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€52

Average price

€35

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Cheapest

€209

Average price

3h 26m

Average total duration

2h 56m

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30m

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6h 26m

Average total duration

5h 56m

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5h 22m

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2h 22m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.4 - 1.1kg

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from Dortmund to Berlin

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:20 PM5h50
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    3:10 AMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    471One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:20 PM5h50
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    3:10 AMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    471One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW4
    11:05 AM1h10
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    12:15 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
    1091One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 647
    10:48 PM3h30
    Dortmund Hbf
    2:18 AMBerlin Hbf
    541One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    9:32 AM3h38
    Dortmund Hbf
    1:10 PMBerlin Spandau
    601One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain
    5:32 PM3h38
    Dortmund Hbf
    9:10 PMBerlin Spandau
    601One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:20 PM6h10
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    3:30 AMBerlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz
    471One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:50 PM5h40
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    5:30 AMBerlin, Kronprinzessinnenweg (Wannsee)
    481One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:50 PM6h00
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    5:50 AMBerlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB)
    481One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsEW6
    3:20 PM1h10
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    4:30 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
    1501One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsEW9046
    4:50 PM1h10
    Dusseldorf Airport
    6:00 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
    1811One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsEW9048
    6:00 PM1h10
    Dusseldorf Airport
    7:10 PMBerlin Brandenburg Airport
    2021One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Dortmund to Berlin

Travel to Berlin 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 Dortmund to Berlin.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Dortmund and Berlin including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Berlin is a bus with an average price of €35.

This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Berlin:

A bus is €16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Berlin costing on average €52.

A bus is €174 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Berlin costing on average €209.

The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Berlin is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 22m.

Other travel options to Berlin take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 56m.

Bus takes on average 5h 56m.

The Dortmund to Berlin distance is approximately 422 km.
The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Berlin is:
  • Around 17 flights per day.
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 11 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Berlin as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dortmund to Berlin:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Berlin Brandenburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Berlin Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dortmund to Berlin, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Berlin by train.
  • Travel with Eurowings to go to Berlin by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Berlin by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dortmund to Berlin with the following travel companies:
  • 10 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
  • 6 direct flights per day with Eurowings.
  • 12 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Dortmund to Berlin often also extend their vacation to go to Prague, Paris, Amsterdam, Munich, Dresden. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Berlin and these popular destinations at a great price.

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