How much does a train ticket cost from Düsseldorf to Dortmund?

The cheapest train tickets from Düsseldorf to Dortmund start from £7. The average price for this train route is around £13. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Düsseldorf to Dortmund?

The average train journey time from Düsseldorf to Dortmund is 49m, covering a distance of 36 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 41m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE .

Which train operators serve the Düsseldorf to Dortmund route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 13 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE , FlixTrain , Deutsche Bahn , Deutsche Bahn EuroCity , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Düsseldorf to Dortmund?

The earliest train from Düsseldorf to Dortmund departs at 06:13. And the latest train departs at 19:50.

Which is the best train operator from Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Dortmund?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn EuroCity has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf 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.

Train Düsseldorf to Dortmund from £4 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Düsseldorf to Dortmund on 26 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:39	Hbf	1h 9m	09:48	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
Train	19:40	Duesseldorf Central	1h 5m	20:45	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	Fastest
Train	12:39	Hbf	1h 9m	13:48	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Train	06:37	Duesseldorf Central	1h 7m	07:44	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	No tags
Train	06:37	Duesseldorf Central	1h 7m	07:44	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	No tags

Next departures from Düsseldorf to Dortmund on 27 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:39	Hbf	1h 9m	09:48	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
Train	19:40	Duesseldorf Central	1h 5m	20:45	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	Fastest
Train	06:37	Duesseldorf Central	1h 7m	07:44	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	No tags
Train	06:37	Duesseldorf Central	1h 7m	07:44	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	No tags
Train	06:37	Duesseldorf Central	1h 7m	07:44	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	No tags

Next departures from Düsseldorf to Dortmund on 28 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:39	Hbf	1h 9m	09:48	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
Train	19:40	Duesseldorf Central	1h 5m	20:45	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	Fastest
Train	06:37	Duesseldorf Central	1h 7m	07:44	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	No tags
Train	06:37	Duesseldorf Central	1h 7m	07:44	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	No tags
Train	06:37	Duesseldorf Central	1h 7m	07:44	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	No tags

Next departures from Düsseldorf to Dortmund on 29 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	08:39	Hbf	1h 9m	09:48	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	Cheapest
Train	19:40	Duesseldorf Central	1h 5m	20:45	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	Fastest
Train	16:38	Hbf	1h 10m	17:48	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Train	06:37	Duesseldorf Central	1h 7m	07:44	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	No tags
Train	06:37	Duesseldorf Central	1h 7m	07:44	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	No tags

Next departures from Düsseldorf to Dortmund on 30 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:37	Duesseldorf Central	1h 7m	07:44	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	Cheapest
Train	19:40	Duesseldorf Central	1h 5m	20:45	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	Fastest
Train	08:39	Hbf	1h 9m	09:48	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Train	06:37	Duesseldorf Central	1h 7m	07:44	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	No tags
Train	12:39	Hbf	1h 9m	13:48	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Düsseldorf to Dortmund on 31 January
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Train	06:37	Duesseldorf Central	1h 7m	07:44	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	CheapestFastest
Train	08:39	Hbf	1h 9m	09:48	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Train	06:37	Duesseldorf Central	1h 7m	07:44	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	No tags
Train	12:39	Hbf	1h 9m	13:48	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	No tags
Train	06:37	Duesseldorf Central	1h 7m	07:44	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Düsseldorf to Dortmund

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Dortmund. The journey takes about 1 hour and with fares starting at just £4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4carpool per day

1hAverage duration

36 milesDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£7 - £7	Average duration1h 10m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£7 - £35	Average duration49m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£4 - £8	Average duration1h	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

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

Düsseldorf

A
Hbf
Konrad-Adenauer-Platz 14, 40210 Düsseldorf, Germany
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B
ZOB am Hbf
Fernbusbahnhof/Hbf Worringer Str. 140, 40210 Düsseldorf, Germany
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C
Duesseldorf Airport
Düsseldorf, Düsseldorf Flughafen Terminal, 40474 Düsseldorf, Germany

Dortmund

A
Dortmund Hauptbahnhof
Brinkhoffstraße 33, 44137 Dortmund, Germany
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Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

3.5/513 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

FlixTrain

3/522 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.9

Cleanliness3.2

WiFi1.8

Deutsche Bahn

4/58 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness3

Cleanliness3.8

WiFi3.2

Deutsche Bahn EuroCity

5/51 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness5

Cleanliness5

WiFi5

FlixBus

3.5/512,149 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

DE train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, Deutsche Bahn ICE, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Düsseldorf to Dortmund by train

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

How much does a train ticket cost from Düsseldorf to Dortmund?
The cheapest train tickets from Düsseldorf to Dortmund start from £7. The average price for this train route is around £13. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Düsseldorf to Dortmund?
The average train journey time from Düsseldorf to Dortmund is 49m, covering a distance of 36 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 41m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Düsseldorf to Dortmund route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 13 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn EuroCity, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Düsseldorf to Dortmund?
The earliest train from Düsseldorf to Dortmund departs at 06:13. And the latest train departs at 19:50.
Which is the best train operator from Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Dortmund?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn EuroCity has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf 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.

Find cheapest prices for trains

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

24/01

£8

25/01

£9

Today

£7

27/01

£6

28/01

£6

29/01

£6

30/01

£6

31/01

£5

The cheapest trip from Düsseldorf to Dortmund was searched and found on 31 Jan 2026 with a price of £5

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Düsseldorf to Dortmund as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £5 to £49 for a train ticket from Düsseldorf to Dortmund based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £5, which is on 2026-01-31.

Usually Deutsche Bahn ICE will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.