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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a train costs an average of $25.
Distance: 124 miles (201 km)
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$69 Average price | $33 Average price Cheapest |
4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration 4h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Amsterdam to Dortmund
How to get from Amsterdam to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Amsterdam to Dortmund is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus08:20AM4h10Schiphol, Airport Terminal 112:30PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$901One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus04:00AM5h35Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)09:35AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$801One-way0 transfers
Fastest
KL179706:55AM0h45Amsterdam Airport Schiphol07:40AMDusseldorf Airport$15941One-way0 transfers
Other options
IC 3029+
21211 · 20019+
8987908:54AM4h02Amsterdam Centraal12:56PMDortmund Hbf$1581One-way3 transfers
IC 2729 · IC 1729 · 2026308:34AM4h32Amsterdam Centraal01:06PMDortmund Hbf$1561One-way2 transfers
IC 3529 · 20077 · 10131 · ICE 84908:56AM3h48Amsterdam Zuid12:44PMDortmund Hbf$1851One-way3 transfers
FlixBus08:00AM4h30Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)12:30PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$901One-way0 transfers
FlixBus03:20PM4h05Schiphol, Airport Terminal 107:25PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$851One-way0 transfers
FlixBus03:00PM4h25Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk)07:25PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$851One-way0 transfers
KL1815+
ICE 20008:25AM5h56Amsterdam Airport Schiphol02:21PMDortmund Hbf$8501One-way1 transfer
KL1819+
ICE 91612:30PM5h17Amsterdam Airport Schiphol05:47PMDortmund Hbf$8501One-way1 transfer
KL1817+
ICE 91609:55AM7h52Amsterdam Airport Schiphol05:47PMDortmund Hbf$8501One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam to Dortmund:
A bus is $5 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam to Dortmund costing on average $25 (€20).
A bus is $269 (€218) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam to Dortmund costing on average $289 (€234).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 25m.
Flight takes on average 45m.
- Around 18 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Amsterdam and Dortmund as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Amsterdam Centraal and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Sindbad, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus to go to Dortmund by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Intercity to go to Dortmund by train.
- 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, Sindbad, Union Ivkoni - Unibus.
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