Frankfurt to Dortmund

Frankfurt to Dortmund

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Frankfurt to Dortmund Schedule

Frankfurt to Dortmund Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
FlixBus Economy 03:20 - 06:40€ 22.99
CD 2nd Class Seat 05:26 - 08:58€ 129.41
CD Unreserved 2nd Class Seat 06:44 - 10:21€ 120.79
Air Serbia Economy 09:50 - 15:25€ 319.77
Tarom Economy 11:15 - 07:45€ 402.90
SunExpress Economy 13:55 - 13:00€ 271.32
SunExpress Economy 14:10 - 08:50€ 329.97
FlixBus Economy 16:00 - 19:00€ 13.99
SunExpress Economy 18:35 - 12:10€ 300.39
FlixBus Economy 22:55 - 02:05€ 22.99

Transportation from Frankfurt to Dortmund

Facts about the transport from Frankfurt to Dortmund

Cheapest Transport$17
Fastest Transport2h 14m
Earliest Departure2:45 AM
Latest Departure10:55 PM
Departures per day45
Distance112 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCD, FlixBus, Freebird Airlines, SunExpress

How to get from Frankfurt to Dortmund

Travelling between Frankfurt and Dortmund is possible by Flight, bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 344.92 if you go by Train; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 16.03.

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

It can take you anywhere between 3 and 24 hours to travel between Frankfurt and Dortmund depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Frankfurt and Dortmund. Train will bring you to your destination in 2h 14m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 23h 5m to reach Dortmund.

How much does it cost to get from Frankfurt to Dortmund?

Travelling between Frankfurt and Dortmund can be as cheap as USD 16.03 if you opt for a FlixBus bus and as expensive as USD 344.92 if you buy a CD Train ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Frankfurt and Dortmund ?

  • 32 from Frankfurt to Dortmund starting from 04:46 Frankfurt am Main Central until 09:07 Frankfurt am Main Central
  • 10 from Frankfurt to Dortmund starting from 02:45 Frankfurt Central until 22:55 Frankfurt Central
  • 3 by flight from Frankfurt to Dortmund starting from 13:55 Frankfurt Airport until 19:40 Frankfurt Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Frankfurt to Dortmund.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Frankfurt to Dortmund overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Frankfurt and Dortmund

FlixBus

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Frankfurt to Dortmund?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% opted for a bus