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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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Flixbus + Flixtrain | Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße) | Dortmund Hauptbahnhof | Cheapest | |||||
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| Dresden Hbf | Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund | Fastest | ||||
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße) | Dortmund Hauptbahnhof | No tags | |||||
 | Dresden Central Station | Dortmund Hauptbahnhof | No tags | |||||
Deutsche Bahn + National Express | Dresden Hbf | Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund | No tags | |||||
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| Dresden Hbf | Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund | No tags | ||||
DB Regio Südost + Deutsche Bahn + National Express | Dresden Hbf | Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund | No tags | |||||
Deutsche Bahn + DB Regio Südost | Dresden Hbf | Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Dresden to Dortmund
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Dortmund. The journey takes about 7 hours 35 minutes and with fares starting at just $32, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Dresden and Dortmund?
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Dresden 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 Dresden to Dortmund?
The cheapest train tickets from Dresden to Dortmund start from $10. The average price for this train route is around $104. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Dresden to Dortmund?
The average train ride duration from Dresden to Dortmund is 6h 22m, covering a distance of 273 miles (440 km). The quickest train can get you there in 5h 19m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators service the Dresden to Dortmund route?
Several major train operators operate on this route with 17 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn ICE.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the train from Dresden to Dortmund?
The earliest train departs from Dresden to Dortmund at 6:00am. And the latest train departs at 10:12pm.
What is the best train operator from Dresden to Dortmund?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 13 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Dresden to Dortmund?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.9.
Which train operator has the most timely service from Dresden to Dortmund?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the most timely train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with a punctuality rating of 3.1 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Dresden to Dortmund?
According to Busbud traveler reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, 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.
The cheapest trip from Dresden to Dortmund was searched and found on Oct 13, 2026 with a price of $58To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Dresden to Dortmund, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $58 to $286 for a train ticket from Dresden to Dortmund based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $99 which is on 2026-10-16.
