How to get from Berlin to Dortmund
- 419 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 4h 44m
- 67 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
5h 50m
direct
Bus
€24
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 5 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Berlin to Dortmund. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 50m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 419 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
419 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €54Checked Oct 5 | 18h1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €14Omio catalogue, Oct 6 | 4h 44mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €22Omio catalogue, Oct 6 | 5h 50mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€54Checked Oct 518h · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€14Omio catalogue, Oct 64h 44m · directSee Train details
- Bus€22Omio catalogue, Oct 65h 50m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Berlin to Dortmund: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Berlin central → Dortmund centralbus
FlixBus·5h 50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Berlin to Dortmund
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€79November 2026
€64Departures from Berlin to Dortmund
FlixBus runs 67 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:05 and the last at 23:55.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 67 | 00:05 | 23:55 |
| Deutsche Bahntrain | 52 | 03:23 | 23:52 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:05
- 00:40
- 00:55
- 01:05
- 01:20
- 01:40
- 01:55
- 02:05
- 02:20
- 02:40
- 02:55
- 03:20
- 03:40
- 03:45
- 04:20
- 04:45
- 05:20
- 05:24
- 05:32
- 05:45
- 06:20
- 06:24
- 06:27
- 06:28
- 06:32
- 06:39
- 07:20
- 08:20
- 08:40
- 09:03
- 09:10
- 09:19
- 09:20
- 09:40
- 10:00
- 10:03
- 10:10
- 10:19
- 10:22
- 10:40
- 11:00
- 11:10
- 11:40
- 12:00
- 13:19
- 13:26
- 14:19
- 14:26
- 14:28
- 14:39
- 21:10
- 21:35
- 21:55
- 22:10
- 22:35
- 22:55
- 23:10
- 23:35
- 23:40
- 23:55
All departuresDeutsche Bahn
- 03:23
- 04:18
- 04:36
- 05:26
- 05:32
- 05:41
- 06:39
- 06:47
- 06:52
- 07:13
- 07:32
- 07:41
- 07:47
- 08:38
- 08:47
- 08:52
- 09:32
- 09:41
- 09:47
- 10:39
- 10:47
- 10:52
- 11:14
- 11:32
- 11:41
- 11:47
- 12:39
- 12:47
- 12:52
- 13:32
- 13:41
- 13:47
- 14:38
- 14:47
- 14:52
- 15:16
- 15:32
- 15:41
- 15:47
- 16:38
- 16:47
- 16:52
- 17:16
- 17:32
- 17:41
- 17:47
- 18:38
- 18:47
- 18:52
- 19:47
- 23:51
- 23:52
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 6
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusBerlin central-Dortmund centralBook →
EurowingsBerlin Brandenburg-Cologne/Bonn AirportSee live options and dates →
National ExpressCologne/Bonn Airport-Dortmund AirportBook →
Deutsche BahnBerlin-DortmundBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Eurowings, National Express, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Berlin to Dortmund works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Berlin central to Dortmund central, about 5h 50m. In total it's roughly €24 over 5h 50m, direct, no transfers.
Berlin to Dortmund: common questions
How long does it take to get from Berlin to Dortmund?
The most useful route takes about 5h 50m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Berlin to Dortmund?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:05 and the last at 23:55, from Berlin central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Berlin to Dortmund?
67 a day with FlixBus, between 00:05 and 23:55.
Which station does the bus from Berlin to Dortmund leave from?
Berlin central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from Berlin to Dortmund?
The first train with Deutsche Bahn leaves at 03:23 and the last at 23:52, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Berlin to Dortmund?
52 a day with Deutsche Bahn, between 03:23 and 23:52.
How far is Dortmund from Berlin?
About 419 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Berlin to Dortmund cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €24. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Berlin to Dortmund?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Eurowings, National Express, Deutsche Bahn.
Can you get from Berlin to Dortmund without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 3h 22m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Berlin to Dortmund?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 5 Oct 2026