Trains tickets from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main

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TodayMay 8
from $109
TomorrowMay 9
from $111
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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: May 9 at
    Departure city: Dortmund
    Departure location: Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund
    Arrival time: May 9 at
    Destination city: Frankfurt am Main
    Destination location: Frankfurt Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 9 at
    Departure city: Dortmund
    Departure location: Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund
    Arrival time: May 9 at
    Destination city: Frankfurt am Main
    Destination location: Frankfurt Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 9 at
    Departure city: Dortmund
    Departure location: Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund
    Arrival time: May 9 at
    Destination city: Frankfurt am Main
    Destination location: Frankfurt Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 9 at
    Departure city: Dortmund
    Departure location: Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund
    Arrival time: May 9 at
    Destination city: Frankfurt am Main
    Destination location: Frankfurt Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: May 9 at
    Departure city: Dortmund
    Departure location: Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund
    Arrival time: May 9 at
    Destination city: Frankfurt am Main
    Destination location: Frankfurt Hbf
    Operated by: Deutsche Bahn ICEDeutsche Bahn ICE
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 3 ways to go from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main.

Bus
Average Price$7 - $124Average Duration3h 45m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average Price$19 - $242Average Duration2h 51m
4kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average Price$11 - $46Average Duration2h 40m
7kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Frankfurt am Main. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19carpool per day
2h 40mAverage Duration
$11Cheapest ticket
7kgCO₂ emissions

Train Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$87
Average train trip duration2h 51m
Number of daily trains11
Earliest train departure12:40am
Distance111 miles (178 km)
Latest train departure8:36pm

Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main Train

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

Best price found
05/06
$105
05/07
$42
Today
$109
05/09
$112
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main was searched and found on May 7, 2025 with a price of $42

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

You can expect to pay from $42 to $198 for a train ticket from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $112 which is on 2025-05-09.

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Whether you take a regional or high-speed train to Frankfurt am Main, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Dortmund and Frankfurt am Main, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

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Did you know?

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while traveling more than 17,000 km.

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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