How to travel from Wolfsburg to Dortmund, Germany

The distance between Wolfsburg and Dortmund is around 280km (174 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Wolfsburg 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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Train

Take the train to Dortmund Hbf.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)

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Bus

Take the bus to Braunschweig Hbf and then to Dortmund Central Bus Station.

  • Duration4h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €30($30)
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Drive

Drive to Dortmund.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance296km (184 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wolfsburg and Dortmund

There are several options for getting from Wolfsburg to Dortmund by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 3h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €60 ($60).

The distance between Wolfsburg and Dortmund is around 280km (174 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 249km (155 miles)

It takes around 2h 15m to get from Wolfsburg and Dortmund by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wolfsburg to Dortmund is to take the train which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €60 ($60).

The cheapest way to travel between Wolfsburg and Dortmund, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wolfsburg and Dortmund. It typically takes around 2h 15m and departs every 3 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Wolfsburg and Dortmund with no changeovers required. The train runs every 3 hours and takes 2h 15m.

Deutsche Bahn, metronom, enno, WestfalenBahn GmbH and National Express run train services between Wolfsburg and Dortmund. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 2h 15m, 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 Wolfsburg and Dortmund. It typically takes around 4h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Wolfsburg to Dortmund. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Braunschweig Hbf. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 25m.

metronom, enno and EuroClub run regular bus services between Wolfsburg and Dortmund. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wolfsburg to Dortmund. We recommend that you take the train to Dortmund Hbf. instead which will take 2h 15m.

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 Wolfsburg and Dortmund. The distance is around 296km (184 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wolfsburg to Dortmund is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 15m and will usually cost around €60 ($60).

How do I get from Wolfsburg to Dortmund

Compare travel optionsbetween Wolfsburg and Dortmund

Transport options from Wolfsburg to Dortmund
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 15m
€60($60)
every 2 hours280km (174 miles)
Train via Lehrte3h 20m
€30($30)
hourly280km (174 miles)
Bus
4h 25m
€30($30)
once daily338km (210 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
€49($49)
on demand296km (184 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