The cheapest and fastest trains from Birmingham to Dortmund
Cheapest price
£347
Average price
£347
Fastest journey
9 h 27 m
Average duration
9 h 31 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
650 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Birmingham to Dortmund is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Birmingham to Dortmund will cost around £347 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £347.
To travel from Birmingham to Dortmund you need to make at least 2 changes.




Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Birmingham to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £59. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9h 33m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £59, and a train costs an average of £352.
Distance: 650 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£352 Average Price | £90 Average Price Cheapest |
10h 3m Average total duration Fastest 9h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 2m Average total duration 17h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Birmingham to Dortmund train times
The table below shows live departures for Birmingham to Dortmund trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:21 Birmingham | 9h31 | 20:52 Dortmund | 2 changes | |
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Compare prices and tickets Birmingham to Dortmund by train or coach
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Birmingham to Dortmund
Trains from Birmingham to Dortmund run on average 1 times per day, taking around 9h 33m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £352 but you can travel from only £59 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:55, the last at 16:36. The fastest train covers the 650 km distance in 9h 27m.
Distance 650 km |
Average train duration 9h 33m |
Cheapest ticket price £352 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 9h 27m |
First train 05:55 |
Last train 16:36 |
Train companies: Avanti West Coast from Birmingham to Dortmund trainsAvanti West Coast trains will get you between Birmingham and Dortmund from £59. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Birmingham to Dortmund train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Birmingham to Dortmund by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dortmund, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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