How to travel from Dortmund to Baden-Baden, Germany

The distance between Dortmund and Baden-Baden is around 394km (245 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Dortmund to Baden-Baden by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Duesseldorf Flughafen then fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Mannheim Hauptbahnhof and then to Baden-Baden.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €270($270)
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Train

Take the train to Mannheim Hbf and then to Baden-Baden.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Bus

Take the bus to Karlsruhe central train station.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
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Drive

Drive to Baden-Baden.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Distance394km (245 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dortmund and Baden-Baden

There are several options for getting from Dortmund to Baden-Baden by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €270 ($270).

The distance between Dortmund and Baden-Baden is around 394km (245 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 311km (194 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Dortmund and Baden-Baden by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dortmund to Baden-Baden is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €270 ($270).

The cheapest way to travel between Dortmund and Baden-Baden, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dortmund and Baden-Baden. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dortmund to Baden-Baden. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Mannheim Hbf. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity and TGV inOui run train services between Dortmund and Baden-Baden. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Dortmund and Baden-Baden. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dortmund to Baden-Baden. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Karlsruhe central train station and Baden-Baden. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Dortmund and Baden-Baden. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dortmund to Baden-Baden. We recommend that you take the train to Duesseldorf Flughafen then fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA) then take the train to Mannheim Hauptbahnhof and then to Baden-Baden. instead which will take 3h 15m.

The closest major airport to Baden-Baden is Baden-Airpark (FKB) (FKB) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Baden-Baden. Stuttgart Airport (STR) (STR) and Frankfurt Airport (FRA) (FRA) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Dortmund and Baden-Baden. The distance is around 394km (245 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dortmund to Baden-Baden is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dortmund and Baden-Baden

Transport options from Dortmund to Baden-Baden
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
3h 15m
€270($270)
hourly435km (271 miles)
Train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf, plane4h 45m
€310($310)
hourly579km (360 miles)
Train to Muenster(Westf)Hbf, plane5h 10m
€210($210)
hourly615km (382 miles)
Train
3h 30m
€120($120)
hourly444km (276 miles)
Bus
6h 35m
€32($32)
once daily433km (269 miles)
Drive
3h 30m
€52($52)
on demand394km (245 miles)

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Airports near Baden-Baden

The following major airports near Baden-Baden offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Germany and internationally.

FKB
Baden-Airpark (FKB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Baden-Baden
STR
Stuttgart Airport (STR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
70km (44 miles) from Baden-Baden
FRA
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
International Airport
Distance
146km (90 miles) from Baden-Baden