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Next departures for Essen to Dortmund on October 5
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:17pm	Essen Central Train Station	23m	6:40pm	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	6:21pm	Essen Central Train Station	22m	6:43pm	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	7:00pm	Essen Central Train Station	21m	7:21pm	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	7:14pm	Essen Central Train Station	23m	7:37pm	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund
Train Wi‑Fi Toilet Power outlets	7:22pm	Essen Central Train Station	23m	7:45pm	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund

Get from Essen to Dortmund

This route is served by train only

The journey takes about 24 minutes, and with fares starting at just A$9, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3train per day

24mAverage Duration

32 kmDistance

1kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Essen and Dortmund?

Essen

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HBF
Am Hauptbahnhof 27, 45127 Essen, Germany
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Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit
Freiheit 5A, 45127 Essen, Germany
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Dortmund

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Dortmund Hauptbahnhof
Brinkhoffstraße 33, 44137 Dortmund, Germany
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Train companies

Deutsche Bahn

4.0/512 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.1

Cleanliness3.6

Wi‑Fi2.9

FlixTrain

3.1/541 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.5

Wi‑Fi1.9

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.6/518 reviews

Staff3.0

Timeliness2.1

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi2.5

Deutsche Bahn EuroCity

5.0/51 reviews

Staff5.0

Timeliness5.0

Cleanliness5.0

Wi‑Fi5.0

DE train companies:Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, RegioJet, NS Nederlandse Spoorwegen, Deutsche Bahn Regio, Slovak Rail, Deutsche Bahn ICE

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Essen to Dortmund by train

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

How much is the train ticket from Essen to Dortmund?
The cheapest train tickets from Essen to Dortmund start at A$9. The average price for this train route is around A$34. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance to increase your chances of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train ride from Essen to Dortmund?
The average train trip from Essen to Dortmund takes 24m and covers 32 km. The quickest train gets you there in 21m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Essen to Dortmund route?
Several major train operators serve this route, with 3 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn EuroCity.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Essen to Dortmund?
The earliest train from Essen to Dortmund departs at 6:00am. The latest train departs at 7:21pm.
What is the best train operator from Essen to Dortmund?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with an average rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Essen to Dortmund?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn EuroCity has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the best on-time performance from Essen to Dortmund?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Essen to Dortmund?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.