How to travel from Dortmund to Flensburg, Germany

The distance between Dortmund and Flensburg is around 491km (305 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Dortmund to Flensburg by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out FlensburgDortmund if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Duesseldorf Flughafen then fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Flensburg.

  • Duration4h 15m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
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Train

Take the train to Hamburg Hbf and then to Flensburg.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)

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Bus

Take the bus to Hamburg central bus station and then to Flensburg central train station.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
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Drive

Drive to Flensburg.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance491km (305 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dortmund and Flensburg

There are several options for getting from Dortmund to Flensburg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 7hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €65 ($65).

The distance between Dortmund and Flensburg is around 491km (305 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 386km (240 miles)

It takes around 4h 45m to get from Dortmund and Flensburg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dortmund to Flensburg is to drive which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €65 ($65).

The cheapest way to travel between Dortmund and Flensburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dortmund and Flensburg. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dortmund to Flensburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hamburg Hbf. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional, HVV, Deutsche Bahn Intercity and Danish Railways run train services between Dortmund and Flensburg. Trains depart hourly and will take around 4h 45m, 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 Flensburg. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dortmund to Flensburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hamburg central bus station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

FlixBus and FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Dortmund and Flensburg. Buses run once daily and take around 7hrs 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 Flensburg. We recommend that you take the train to Duesseldorf Flughafen then fly from Dusseldorf (DUS) to Hamburg (HAM) then take the train to Flensburg. instead which will take 4h 15m.

The closest major airport to Flensburg is Westerland - Sylt Airport (GWT) (GWT) which is approximately 71km (44 miles) from Flensburg. Hamburg Airport (HAM) (HAM) and Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC) (LBC) 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 Flensburg. The distance is around 491km (305 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dortmund to Flensburg is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 45m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dortmund and Flensburg

Transport options from Dortmund to Flensburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 2 similar
4h 15m
€190($190)
hourly608km (378 miles)
Train to Duesseldorf Flughafen, plane4h 15m
€245($245)
every 3 hours774km (481 miles)
Train to Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12, plane4h 50m
€240($240)
hourly680km (422 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 45m
€120($120)
hourly515km (320 miles)
Train via Hamburg Hbf5h 15m
€110($110)
twice daily526km (327 miles)
Bus
7hrs
€39($39)
once daily547km (340 miles)
Drive
4hrs
€65($65)
on demand491km (305 miles)

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Airports near Flensburg

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

GWT
Westerland - Sylt Airport (GWT)
Domestic Airport
Distance
71km (44 miles) from Flensburg
HAM
Hamburg Airport (HAM)
International Airport
Distance
133km (83 miles) from Flensburg
LBC
Luebeck-Blankensee Airport (LBC)
Domestic Airport
Distance
136km (85 miles) from Flensburg