How to travel from Hamburg to Dortmund, Germany

The distance between Hamburg and Dortmund is around 341km (212 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Hamburg to Dortmund by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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🚀 Fastest
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Train

Take the train to Dortmund Hbf.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Dortmund central bus station.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
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Drive

Drive to Dortmund.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Distance344km (214 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Hamburg and Dortmund

There are several options for getting from Hamburg to Dortmund by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 4h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €80 ($80).

The distance between Hamburg and Dortmund is around 341km (212 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 284km (176 miles)

It takes around 2h 45m to get from Hamburg and Dortmund by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Hamburg to Dortmund is to take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €80 ($80).

The cheapest way to travel between Hamburg and Dortmund, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Hamburg and Dortmund. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Hamburg and Dortmund with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 2h 45m.

Deutsche Bahn run train services between Hamburg and Dortmund. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2h 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 Hamburg and Dortmund. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Hamburg and Dortmund with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 4h 50m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Hamburg and Dortmund. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 4h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Hamburg to Dortmund. We recommend that you take the train to Dortmund Hbf. instead which will take 2h 45m.

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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Hamburg and Dortmund. The distance is around 344km (214 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Hamburg to Dortmund is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €80 ($80).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Hamburg and Dortmund

Transport options from Hamburg to Dortmund
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
2h 45m
€80($80)
every 3 hours341km (212 miles)
Bus
4h 50m
€22($22)
every 3 hours359km (223 miles)
Drive
2h 50m
€46($46)
on demand344km (214 miles)

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Airports near Dortmund

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

DTM
Dortmund Airport (DTM)
International Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Dortmund
DUS
Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)
International Airport
Distance
55km (34 miles) from Dortmund
FMO
Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO)
International Airport
Distance
70km (44 miles) from Dortmund