How to get from Dortmund to Berlin
- 419 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 3h 30m
- 50 train departures a day with Deutsche Bahn
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Dortmund to Berlin. 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.
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419 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €56Checked Oct 1 | 23h 05m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €24Omio catalogue, Oct 5 | 3h 30mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €28Omio catalogue, Oct 5 | 5h 50mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€56Checked Oct 123h 05m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€24Omio catalogue, Oct 53h 30m · directSee Train details
- Bus€28Omio catalogue, Oct 55h 50m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Dortmund to Berlin: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Dortmund central → Berlin 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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Flight prices by day, Dortmund to Berlin
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€61November 2026
€61Departures from Dortmund to Berlin
Deutsche Bahn runs 50 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:47 and the last at 20:47.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahntrain | 50 | 00:47 | 20:47 |
| FlixBusbus | 31 | 07:35 | 23:50 |
All departuresDeutsche Bahn
- 00:47
- 05:44
- 06:27
- 06:31
- 06:47
- 06:55
- 07:25
- 07:32
- 07:48
- 08:27
- 08:32
- 08:47
- 08:58
- 09:25
- 09:32
- 09:47
- 10:27
- 10:32
- 10:49
- 11:11
- 11:25
- 11:32
- 11:47
- 12:27
- 12:32
- 12:49
- 13:25
- 13:32
- 13:46
- 14:27
- 14:32
- 14:49
- 15:10
- 15:25
- 15:32
- 15:47
- 16:27
- 16:32
- 16:48
- 17:25
- 17:32
- 17:47
- 18:27
- 18:32
- 18:48
- 19:25
- 19:32
- 19:47
- 20:26
- 20:47
All departuresFlixBus
- 07:35
- 08:20
- 08:32
- 09:00
- 09:20
- 10:00
- 10:20
- 11:00
- 11:35
- 11:51
- 12:32
- 12:50
- 12:51
- 13:50
- 14:20
- 14:50
- 15:20
- 15:35
- 15:51
- 16:20
- 16:32
- 16:45
- 16:51
- 17:45
- 18:45
- 19:20
- 20:20
- 21:20
- 21:50
- 22:50
- 23:50
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
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Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusDortmund central-Berlin centralBook →
KLMAmsterdam Schiphol-Berlin BrandenburgSee live options and dates →
Deutsche BahnDortmund-BerlinBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, KLM, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Dortmund to Berlin works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Dortmund central to Berlin central, about 5h 50m. In total it's roughly €24 over 5h 50m, direct, no transfers.
Dortmund to Berlin: common questions
How long does it take to get from Dortmund to Berlin?
The most useful route takes about 5h 50m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Dortmund to Berlin?
The first train with Deutsche Bahn leaves at 00:47 and the last at 20:47, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Dortmund to Berlin?
50 a day with Deutsche Bahn, between 00:47 and 20:47.
When is the first bus from Dortmund to Berlin?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 07:35 and the last at 23:50, from Dortmund central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Dortmund to Berlin?
31 a day with FlixBus, between 07:35 and 23:50.
Which station does the bus from Dortmund to Berlin leave from?
Dortmund central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Berlin from Dortmund?
About 419 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Dortmund to Berlin 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 Dortmund to Berlin?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, KLM, Deutsche Bahn.
What is the cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Berlin?
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: 25 Sep 2026