The distance between Bonn and Dortmund is around 122km (76 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 1h 15m.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Bonn to Dortmund by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Take the train to Dortmund Hbf.
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There are several options for getting from Bonn to Dortmund by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 2hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 1h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €17 ($17).
The distance between Bonn and Dortmund is around 122km (76 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 90km (56 miles)
It takes around 1h 35m to get from Bonn and Dortmund by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bonn to Dortmund is to drive which takes around 1h 15m and will set you back approx €17 ($17).
The cheapest way to travel between Bonn and Dortmund, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bonn and Dortmund. It typically takes around 1h 35m and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Bonn and Dortmund with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 35m.
Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), ÖBB Intercity, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity and National Express run train services between Bonn and Dortmund. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bonn and Dortmund. We recommend that you drive to Dortmund. instead which will take 1h 15m.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bonn to Dortmund. We recommend that you take the train to Dortmund Hbf. instead which will take 1h 35m.
The closest major airport to Dortmund is Dortmund Airport (DTM) (DTM) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Dortmund. Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) (DUS) and Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO) (FMO) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bonn and Dortmund. The distance is around 122km (76 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bonn to Dortmund is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 35m and will usually cost around €45 ($45).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 1h 35m | €45($45) | hourly | 147km (91 miles) |
Train via Wuppertal Oberbarmen Bf | 2hrs | €39($39) | every 30 mins | 136km (84 miles) |
Drive | 1h 15m | €17($17) | on demand | 122km (76 miles) |
The following major airports near Dortmund offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.