How to travel from Wurzburg to Dortmund, Germany

The distance between Wurzburg and Dortmund is around 332km (206 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Wurzburg to Dortmund 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 DortmundWurzburg if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Hamm(Westf)Hbf.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dusseldorf (DUS) then take the train to Dortmund Hbf.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)
Operated by

Multiple operators

💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Dortmund Central Bus Station.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €18($18)
Operated by

Union Ivkoni

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Drive

Drive to Dortmund.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Distance332km (206 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Wurzburg and Dortmund

There are several options for getting from Wurzburg to Dortmund by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 6h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €44 ($44).

The distance between Wurzburg and Dortmund is around 332km (206 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 259km (161 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Wurzburg and Dortmund by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Wurzburg to Dortmund is to drive which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €44 ($44).

The cheapest way to travel between Wurzburg and Dortmund, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Wurzburg and Dortmund. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Wurzburg and Dortmund with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 3h 45m.

Deutsche Bahn run train services between Wurzburg and Dortmund. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 3h 10m, 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 Wurzburg and Dortmund. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs 6 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Wurzburg and Dortmund with no changeovers required. The bus runs 6 times a week and takes 6h 15m.

Union Ivkoni, FlixBus and FlixBus-de run regular bus services between Wurzburg and Dortmund. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 6h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Wurzburg to Dortmund. We recommend that you take the train to Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf then fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dusseldorf (DUS) then take the train to Dortmund Hbf. instead which will take 3h 10m.

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 Wurzburg and Dortmund. The distance is around 332km (206 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Wurzburg to Dortmund is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

How do I get from Wurzburg to Dortmund

Compare travel optionsbetween Wurzburg and Dortmund

Transport options from Wurzburg to Dortmund
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 10m
€100($100)
twice daily396km (246 miles)
Train to Dortmund Hbf3h 45m
€100($100)
hourly416km (258 miles)
Train and Plane
3h 10m
€250($250)
every 30 mins401km (249 miles)
Bus
6h 15m
€18($18)
6 times a week423km (263 miles)
Drive
2h 55m
€44($44)
on demand332km (206 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