How to get from Frankfurt to Dortmund
- 494 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 2h 06m
- 36 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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We compared the ways to travel from Frankfurt to Dortmund. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h 15m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 494 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.
This fare comes from a search on September 25, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
494 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €18Omio catalogue, Sep 30 | 2h 06mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €15Omio catalogue, Sep 30 | 3h 15mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€18Omio catalogue, Sep 302h 06m · directSee Train details
- Bus€15Omio catalogue, Sep 303h 15m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Frankfurt 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.
- 1Frankfurt central → Dortmund centralbus
FlixBus·3h 15m
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, Frankfurt to Dortmund
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
Departures from Frankfurt to Dortmund
FlixBus runs 36 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:10 and the last at 21:55.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 36 | 01:10 | 21:55 |
| Deutsche Bahntrain | 35 | 04:46 | 23:22 |
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 Wed, Sep 30
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Frankfurt to Dortmund works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Frankfurt central to Dortmund central, about 3h 15m. In total it's roughly €14 over 3h 15m, direct, no transfers.
Frankfurt to Dortmund: common questions
How long does it take to get from Frankfurt to Dortmund?
The most useful route takes about 3h 15m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Frankfurt to Dortmund?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 01:10 and the last at 21:55, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Frankfurt to Dortmund?
36 a day with FlixBus, between 01:10 and 21:55.
When is the first train from Frankfurt to Dortmund?
The first train with Deutsche Bahn leaves at 04:46 and the last at 23:22, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Frankfurt to Dortmund?
35 a day with Deutsche Bahn, between 04:46 and 23:22.
How far is Dortmund from Frankfurt?
About 494 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Frankfurt to Dortmund cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €14. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Frankfurt to Dortmund?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn.
What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt 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: 25 Sep 2026