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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Frankfurt Am Main to Dortmund

Composite routes from Frankfurt Am Main to Dortmund

Cheapest
2 h 17 min
Car
223 km.
from $12
Fastest
53 min
Plane

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
service@flixbus.com
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Frankfurt central train station to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$24.17–$34.35

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
booking@union-ivkoni.com
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Frankfurt central train station to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$11.45–$19.08

Arjani Travel

Phone:
+355 68 20 63 724
Email:
info@arjanitravel.com
Website:
arjanitravel.com/
Bus from Frankfurt central train station to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Airlines

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Frankfurt to Düsseldorf
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$356.23

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$25.45–$62.34

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
1h 16m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$47.07–$101.78
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$36.90–$82.70

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Frankfurt to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
2h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$63.61–$76.34
Train from Frankfurt to Köln
Ave. Duration:
1h 6m
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$49.62–$54.71
Train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$39.44–$44.53
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$33.08–$36.90

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.81–$25.45

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
1h 29m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$25.45–$36.90
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$17.81–$25.45

TRI Train Rental GmbH

Phone:
+49 9126 301 90 70
Email:
fahrgaeste@train-rental.com
Website:
train-rental.com/
Train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
1h 49m
Frequency:
Once daily
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Flixtrain

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 100
Email:
info@flixbus.de
Website:
flixtrain.de/
Train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.81–$16.54

Eurobahn

Phone:
0180 6 9 27 37 27
Email:
info@eurobahn.de
Website:
eurobahn.de/
Train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.81–$26.72

Other operators

BlaBlaCar

Phone:
+3 318 576 2228
Website:
blablacar.com
Other from Frankfurt to Dortmund
Ave. Duration:
2h 38m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$12.72–$21.63

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund?

The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund is to bus which costs $9.78 - $16.30 and takes 3h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund?

The fastest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $34.78 - $51.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Frankfurt am Main and Dortmund?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Frankfurt central train station station and arriving at Dortmund central bus station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Frankfurt am Main and Dortmund?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Dortmund Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 17m.

How far is it from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund?

The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Dortmund is 294 km. The road distance is 218.5 km.

How do I travel from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund without a car?

The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs $54.35 - $65.22 .

How long does it take to get from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund?

The train from Frankfurt to Dortmund Hbf takes 2h 17m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund bus from?

Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt central train station.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund train from?

Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Frankfurt station.

Train or bus from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund?

The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs $54.35 - $65.22 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $9.78 - $16.30 and takes 3h 30m.

Where does the Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund bus arrive?

Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus station.

Where does the Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund train arrive?

Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.

Can I drive from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund?

Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund is 219 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund.

How do I get a train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund?

Book your Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund?

Book your Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Dortmund?

There are 1101+ hotels available in Dortmund. Prices start at $42.41 per night.

Can I share a ride from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Frankfurt am Main and Dortmund. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
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