The cheapest and fastest trains from Düsseldorf to Dortmund
Cheapest price
7S$
Average price
19S$
Fastest journey
47 m
Average duration
47 m
Trains per day
44
Distance
58 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Düsseldorf to Dortmund is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Düsseldorf to Dortmund will cost around 19S$ if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only 7S$.
Of the 44 trains that leave Düsseldorf for Dortmund every day 35 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 58 km distance in an average of 47 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 47 m .
The slowest trains will take 47 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
ICE 9128:55 PM0h53Düsseldorf Hbf9:48 PMDortmund Hbf7 S$1One-way0 changes
ICE 10284:27 AM0h54Düsseldorf Hbf5:21 AMDortmund Hbf7 S$1One-way0 changes
ICE 5414:49 AM0h52Düsseldorf Hbf5:41 AMDortmund Hbf7 S$1One-way0 changes
FlixTrain4:38 PM0h51Düsseldorf Hbf5:29 PMDortmund Hbf8 S$1One-way0 changes
FlixTrain8:38 AM0h49Düsseldorf Hbf9:27 AMDortmund Hbf8 S$1One-way0 changes
ICE 2049:34 AM0h47Düsseldorf Hbf10:21 AMDortmund Hbf20 S$1One-way0 changes
ICE 1047:34 PM0h47Düsseldorf Hbf8:21 PMDortmund Hbf18 S$1One-way0 changes
ICE 2085:34 AM0h47Düsseldorf Hbf6:21 AMDortmund Hbf13 S$1One-way0 changes
ICE 20211:34 AM0h47Düsseldorf Hbf12:21 PMDortmund Hbf28 S$1One-way0 changes
ICE 6186:34 AM0h47Düsseldorf Hbf7:21 AMDortmund Hbf18 S$1One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Düsseldorf to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from 10S$. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of 10S$, and a train costs an average of 6S$.
Distance: 58 km
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16S$ Average Price | 10S$ Average Price Cheapest |
1h 23m Average total duration Fastest 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 25m Average total duration 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Düsseldorf to Dortmund train times
The table below shows live departures for Düsseldorf to Dortmund trains for today, Thursday, 18 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 104 | Delayed 6:01 PM 7:34 PMDüsseldorf Hbf | 0h47 | 6:49 PM 6:49 PMDortmund Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 622 | Delayed 6:05 PM 7:38 PMDüsseldorf Hbf | 0h49 | 6:53 PM 6:53 PMDortmund Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 947 | Delayed 6:00 PM 7:50 PMDüsseldorf Hbf | 0h54 | 6:51 PM 6:51 PMDortmund Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 514 | Delayed 6:38 PM 8:33 PMDüsseldorf Hbf | 0h48 | 7:26 PM 7:26 PMDortmund Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 620 | 8:38 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h50 | 9:28 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 912 | Delayed 7:00 PM 8:55 PMDüsseldorf Hbf | 0h53 | 9:48 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 512 | On time 10:33 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h48 | 11:21 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 526 | Delayed 9:47 PM 10:38 PMDüsseldorf Hbf | 0h49 | 10:35 PM 10:35 PMDortmund Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 100 | 11:40 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h53 | 12:33 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday, 19 June | |||||
ICE 1028 | On time 4:27 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h54 | 5:21 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 541 | On time 4:49 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h52 | 5:41 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 208 | On time 5:34 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h47 | 6:21 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1543 | On time 6:13 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h54 | 7:07 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 618 | 6:34 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h47 | 7:21 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 543 | On time 6:48 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h55 | 7:43 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 206 | On time 7:34 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h47 | 8:21 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 826 · 26709 | On time 7:39 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h58 | 8:37 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 845 | On time 7:50 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h54 | 8:44 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2206 · ICE 1545 | On time 8:12 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h57 | 9:09 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 616 | On time 8:33 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h48 | 9:21 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 8:38 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h49 | 9:27 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 824 · 26711 | On time 8:41 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h56 | 9:37 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 545 | On time 8:48 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h55 | 9:43 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1014 | On time 8:56 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h51 | 9:47 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 204 | On time 9:34 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h47 | 10:21 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 847 | On time 9:50 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h54 | 10:44 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
IC 2204 · ICE 1547 | On time 10:12 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h57 | 11:09 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 614 | On time 10:33 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h48 | 11:21 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1022 | On time 10:36 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h51 | 11:27 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 820 · 26715 | On time 10:42 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h55 | 11:37 AM Dortmund Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 547 | On time 10:48 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h55 | 11:43 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1012 | On time 10:56 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h51 | 11:47 AM Dortmund Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 202 | On time 11:34 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h47 | 12:21 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 728 · 26717 | On time 11:38 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h59 | 12:37 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 849 | On time 11:50 AM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h54 | 12:44 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1020 | On time 12:30 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h49 | 1:19 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 612 | On time 12:33 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h48 | 1:21 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixTrain | 12:38 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h51 | 1:29 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 726 · 26719 | On time 12:42 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h55 | 1:37 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 change | |
FlixTrain | 4:38 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h51 | 5:29 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 945 | On time 5:50 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h54 | 6:44 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 216 | On time 6:26 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h53 | 7:19 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 516 | On time 6:33 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h48 | 7:21 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 624 · 26731 | On time 6:38 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h59 | 7:37 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 645 | On time 6:48 PM Düsseldorf Hbf | 0h55 | 7:43 PM Dortmund Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Düsseldorf to Dortmund
Trains from Düsseldorf to Dortmund run on average 7 times per day, taking around 53m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at 6S$ if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:56. The fastest train covers the 58 km distance in 47m.
Distance 58 km |
Average train duration 53m |
Cheapest ticket price 6S$ |
Trains per day 7 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 47m |
First train 12:01 AM |
Last train 11:56 PM |
Cheapest Month Aug |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 77 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Eurobahn from Düsseldorf to Dortmund trainsDeutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Eurobahn trains will get you between Düsseldorf and Dortmund from 6S$. 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.
FlixTrain
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Eurobahn
FAQs: Düsseldorf to Dortmund train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf and Dortmund
- Monday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 21:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 21:00
- Zaxopondeiva Cafe
- Lauren's Cafe
- China Imbiss
- Fu chu yuan
- Hotel Lindenhof
- Hotel Batavia
- Sir Astor
- Lady Astor
- Monday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 21:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 21:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 21:00
- Zaxopondeiva Cafe
- Lauren's Cafe
- China Imbiss
- Fu chu yuan
- Hotel Lindenhof
- Hotel Batavia
- Sir Astor
- Lady Astor
- Telefónica Kantine
- Telefónica Cafeteria
- Snack Point
- Imbiss
- Novotel
- Ibis
- 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
- Shan's Küche
- La Gazzetta
- Pizzeria Solino
- Food fakultät
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