The cheapest and fastest trains from Amsterdam to Dortmund
Cheapest price
$30
Average price
$70
Fastest journey
2 h 48 m
Average duration
2 h 50 m
Trains per day
47
Distance
201 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Amsterdam to Dortmund is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam to Dortmund will cost around $70 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $30.
To travel from Amsterdam to Dortmund you need to make at least one change.
IC 3161 · IC 2761 · 20093 · 101634:41 PM4h03Amsterdam Zuid8:44 PMDortmund Hbf$301One-way4 changes
IC 2761 · 20093 · 10163 · ICE 9474:40 PM4h04Amsterdam Centraal8:44 PMDortmund Hbf$301One-way3 changes
IC 3083 · 32289 · 20065 · 1010710:23 PM8h21Amsterdam Centraal6:44 AMDortmund Hbf$301One-way4 changes
IC 3583 · IC 3083 · 32289 · 2006510:26 PM8h18Amsterdam Zuid6:44 AMDortmund Hbf$301One-way5 changes
IC 1585 · IC 1787 · 20239 · 1498511:00 PM8h32Amsterdam Centraal7:32 AMDortmund Hbf$301One-way4 changes
ICE 123 · ICE 102010:31 AM2h48Amsterdam Centraal1:19 PMDortmund Hbf$871One-way1 change
ICE 121 · 312506:38 AM2h48Amsterdam Centraal9:26 AMDortmund Hbf$991One-way1 change
ICE 221 · ICE 5146:33 PM2h48Amsterdam Centraal9:21 PMDortmund Hbf$741One-way1 change
IC 60403 · 897419:01 PM2h52Amsterdam Centraal11:53 PMDortmund Hbf$1001One-way1 change
ICE 125 · 3126212:33 PM2h53Amsterdam Centraal3:26 PMDortmund Hbf$1141One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Amsterdam to Dortmund
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 coach with prices starting from $17. 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 coach costs an average of $17, and a flight costs an average of $236.
Distance: 201 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
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$77 Average Price | $33 Average Price Cheapest | $507 Average Price |
4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 3h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration 4h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 36m Average total duration 5h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Amsterdam to Dortmund train times
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam to Dortmund trains for today, Thursday, 4 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 125 · 31262 | On time 12:38 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h48 | 3:26 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 3145 · 32249 · 20085 · 10147 | On time 12:45 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h59 | 4:44 PM Dortmund Hbf | 4 changes | |
IC 3047+ 20027+ 89887 | 1:24 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3h32 | 4:56 PM Dortmund Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 3247+ 20027+ 89887 | 1:36 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h20 | 4:56 PM Dortmund Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 127 · 31266 | 2:38 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h48 | 5:26 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 3053+ 21235 · 20031+ 89891 | 2:54 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 4h02 | 6:56 PM Dortmund Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 3553 · 20089 · 26829 | 2:56 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 4h18 | 7:14 PM Dortmund Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 3155+ 21235 · 20031+ 89891 | 3:15 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h41 | 6:56 PM Dortmund Hbf | 3 changes | |
ICE 129 · ICE 218 | 4:38 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h44 | 7:22 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 3561 · 20093 · 10163 · ICE 947 | On time 4:56 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h48 | 8:44 PM Dortmund Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 3063+ 20035+ 89895 | 5:24 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3h32 | 8:56 PM Dortmund Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 3263+ 20035+ 89895 | 5:36 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h20 | 8:56 PM Dortmund Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 221 · ICE 514 | On time 6:38 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h43 | 9:21 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 3171+ 21237 · 20039+ 89899 | 7:11 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h45 | 10:56 PM Dortmund Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 60403 · 89741 | On time 9:01 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h52 | 11:53 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 3079+ 20043+ 89903 | 9:24 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 3h32 | 12:56 AM Dortmund Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 3579 · IC 3079+ 20043+ 89903 | 9:26 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h30 | 12:56 AM Dortmund Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 2981 · 32589 · Bus RE18 · S19 | On time 9:39 PM Amsterdam Centraal | 7h42 | 5:21 AM Dortmund Hbf | 4 changes | |
IC 3181 · IC 2981 · 32589 · Bus RE18 | On time 9:41 PM Amsterdam Zuid | 7h40 | 5:21 AM Dortmund Hbf | 5 changes | |
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IC 3091 · 89869+ 20009 | 12:23 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 7h33 | 7:56 AM Dortmund Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 1418 · IC 3015+ 20011+ 89871 | 5:19 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 3h37 | 8:56 AM Dortmund Hbf | 3 changes | |
ICE 121 · 31250 | On time 6:38 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h48 | 9:26 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 3121 · 89873+ 20013 | 6:42 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h14 | 9:56 AM Dortmund Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 3021+ 21231 · 20015+ 89875 | 6:54 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 4h02 | 10:56 AM Dortmund Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 3123 · 89875+ 21231 · 20015 | 7:11 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h45 | 10:56 AM Dortmund Hbf | 3 changes | |
ICE 225 · ICE 614 | On time 8:31 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h54 | 11:25 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 2729 · 20077 · 10131 · ICE 849 | On time 8:39 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 4h05 | 12:44 PM Dortmund Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 3129 · IC 2729 · 20077 · 10131 | On time 8:41 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 4h03 | 12:44 PM Dortmund Hbf | 4 changes | |
IC 3031 · 89879+ 20019 | 9:24 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 3h32 | 12:56 PM Dortmund Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 3531 · IC 3031 · 89879+ 20019 | 9:26 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 3h30 | 12:56 PM Dortmund Hbf | 3 changes | |
ICE 123 · ICE 1020 | On time 10:31 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 2h48 | 1:19 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 2737 · 20081 · ICE 1549 | On time 10:39 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 4h29 | 3:08 PM Dortmund Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 2737 · 20081 · 10139 · ICE 941 | 10:39 AM Amsterdam Centraal | 4h05 | 2:44 PM Dortmund Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 3137 · IC 2737 · 20081 · 10139 | 10:41 AM Amsterdam Zuid | 4h03 | 2:44 PM Dortmund Hbf | 4 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Amsterdam to Dortmund
Trains from Amsterdam to Dortmund run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 34m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $32 but you can travel from only $17 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 23:38. The fastest train covers the 201 km distance in 2h 43m.
Distance 201 km |
Average train duration 3h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $32 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 43m |
First train 12:07 AM |
Last train 11:38 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 42 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) from Amsterdam to Dortmund trainsDeutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) trains will get you between Amsterdam and Dortmund from $17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
VIAS Rail GmbH
Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
FAQs: Amsterdam to Dortmund train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Amsterdam to Dortmund by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dortmund, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Amsterdam and Dortmund
- Mon - Sun: 05:50 - 20:59
- Free WiFi in all station areas.
- Located on the ground floor near the front entrance in the eastern walkway, near the stairs to platform 2. Open daily from 07:00 to 01:00.
- De Broodzaak
- Kyoto Sushi & Grill
- Starbucks
- The Doner Company
- Wagamama
- Wurst & Schnitzelhaus
- Smullers
- Burger King
- Grand Café First Class
- Burgerij
- & many more
- The station is fully accessible, including lifts to the platforms.
- NH Collection Amsterdam Barbizon Palace
- Park Plaza Victoria Amsterdam
- Art’otel Amsterdam
- Located in a small white building in front of the station's main entrance and at various points in the main passenger hall.
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Parnassusweg.
- Restaurant As
- Gustavino
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, restrooms.
- €0.50
- NH Amsterdam Zuid
- citizenM Amsterdam South
- Crowne Plaza Amsterdam South
- Located in the main hall
- 1500 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Belgium, Germany, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line 50, Line 51
- Tram: Line 5, Line 25
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via Orlyplein.
- Restaurant Helden
- Grand Café Hermes
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €0.70
- Holiday Inn Express Amsterdam - Sloterdijk
- Mercure Hotel Amsterdam Sloterdijk Station
- MEININGER Hotel Amsterdam City West
- Located in the main hall
- 500 places, partially covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for trains to Belgium, Germany, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: metro and local train platforms
- Hall 3: tram connections
- Metro: Line 50, Line 51
- Tram: Line 19
- Bus: Several lines available
- Monday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Thursday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Friday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 18:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 18:00
- Subway
- Caliente
- Ong Bui Asia Fusion
- Kleimann
- Cityhotel Dortmund
- Esplanade
- Drei Kronen
- Hotel Unique Novum
- Strobels
- Rosenterassen
- The Greek
- Peking Garden
- Piccola Enzo
- Restaurant Symbol
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