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Museum Ostwall im Dortmunder U
Major museum for 20th- and 21st-century art in the Dortmunder U, with changing exhibitions and city views from the upper floors.
Cheapest price on 26 Sept
£25
Average ticket price on 26 Sept
£47
Fastest journey on 26 Sept
3 h 5 m
Average journey duration on 26 Sept
3 h 27 m
Trains on 26 Sept
4
Distance
186 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Breda to Dortmund is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Breda to Dortmund will cost around £47 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £25.
On Sat 26 Sept, we found 4 trains from Breda to Dortmund, including 4 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 186 km distance in an average of 3 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 5 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 32 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








The table below shows live departures for Breda to Dortmund trains for today, Friday 25 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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IC 3620 · 89717+ 20017 | 8:19 Breda station | 3h35 | 11:54 Dortmund Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 1127 · IC 3525 · 20075 · 26415 | 8:38 Breda station | 4h12 | 12:50 Dortmund Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 1127 · IC 3525 · 20075 · 10127 | 8:38 Breda station | 3h06 | 11:44 Dortmund Hbf | 4 changes | |
IC 3624 · 89719+ 20019 | 9:19 Breda station | 3h35 | 12:54 Dortmund Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 1131 · IC 3529 · 20077 · 10131 | On time 9:38 Breda station | 3h08 | 12:46 Dortmund Hbf | 4 changes | |
IC 3628 · 89721+ 20021 | 10:19 Breda station | 3h35 | 13:54 Dortmund Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 1135 · IC 3533 · 20079 · 26419 | 10:38 Breda station | 4h12 | 14:50 Dortmund Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 1135 · IC 3533 · 20079 · 10135 | 10:38 Breda station | 3h06 | 13:44 Dortmund Hbf | 4 changes | |
IC 3632 · 89723+ 20023 | 11:19 Breda station | 3h35 | 14:54 Dortmund Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 1139 · IC 3537 · 20081 · 10139 | 11:38 Breda station | 3h08 | 14:46 Dortmund Hbf | 4 changes | |
IC 3636 · 89725+ 20025 | 12:19 Breda station | 3h35 | 15:54 Dortmund Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 1143 · IC 3541 · 20083 · 10143 | On time 12:38 Breda station | 3h06 | 15:44 Dortmund Hbf | 4 changes | |
IC 1143 · IC 3541 · 20083 · 26423 | 12:38 Breda station | 4h12 | 16:50 Dortmund Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 3640 · 89727+ 20027 | 13:19 Breda station | 3h35 | 16:54 Dortmund Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 1147 · IC 3545 · 20085 · 10147 | 13:38 Breda station | 3h07 | 16:45 Dortmund Hbf | 4 changes | |
IC 3642 · ICE 127 · 31266 | 13:49 Breda station | 3h37 | 17:26 Dortmund Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 3642 · ICE 127 · 31266 · 26825 | 13:49 Breda station | 3h25 | 17:14 Dortmund Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 3644 · 89729+ 20029 | 14:19 Breda station | 3h35 | 17:54 Dortmund Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 1151 · IC 3549 · 20087 · 10151 | 14:38 Breda station | 3h06 | 17:44 Dortmund Hbf | 4 changes | |
IC 1151 · IC 3549 · 20087 · 26427 | 14:38 Breda station | 4h12 | 18:50 Dortmund Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 3648 · 89731+ 20031 | 15:19 Breda station | 3h35 | 18:54 Dortmund Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 1155 · IC 3553 · 20089 · 10155 | 15:38 Breda station | 3h07 | 18:45 Dortmund Hbf | 4 changes | |
IC 3650 · ICE 129 · 31270 | 15:49 Breda station | 3h37 | 19:26 Dortmund Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 3650 · ICE 129 · 31270 · 26829 | 15:49 Breda station | 3h25 | 19:14 Dortmund Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 3652 · 89733+ 20033 | 16:19 Breda station | 3h35 | 19:54 Dortmund Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 1159 · IC 3557 · 20091 · 10159 | 16:38 Breda station | 3h06 | 19:44 Dortmund Hbf | 4 changes | |
IC 1159 · IC 3557 · 20091 · 26431 | 16:38 Breda station | 4h12 | 20:50 Dortmund Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 3656 · 89735+ 20035 | 17:19 Breda station | 3h35 | 20:54 Dortmund Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 1163 · IC 3561 · 20093 · 10163 | 17:38 Breda station | 3h06 | 20:44 Dortmund Hbf | 4 changes | |
IC 3658 · ICE 221 · 31274 · 26833 | 17:49 Breda station | 3h26 | 21:15 Dortmund Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 3658 · ICE 221 · 31274 | 17:49 Breda station | 3h37 | 21:26 Dortmund Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 3660 · 89737+ 20037 | 18:19 Breda station | 3h35 | 21:54 Dortmund Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 1167 · IC 3565 · 20095 · 26835 | 18:38 Breda station | 3h36 | 22:14 Dortmund Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 1167 · IC 3565 · 20095 · 10167 | On time 18:38 Breda station | 3h12 | 21:50 Dortmund Hbf | 4 changes | |
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Trains from Breda to Dortmund run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 14m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £17 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:07, the last at 21:19. The fastest train covers the 186 km distance in 2h 41m.
Distance 186 km |
Average train duration 3h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 2h 41m |
First train 0:07 |
Last train 21:19 |
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Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Dortmund — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Dortmund trip today.
Major museum for 20th- and 21st-century art in the Dortmunder U, with changing exhibitions and city views from the upper floors.
Interactive football museum beside the main station, covering German football history with media installations and trophies.
Museum at Zollern Colliery presenting Ruhr industrial history in a striking Art Nouveau machine hall and heritage complex.
Large urban lake with promenades, boat hire and skyline views; popular for walks, cycling and waterside relaxation.
Green park with themed gardens, mature trees and one of Germany’s notable botanical collections, ideal for a quiet stroll.
Central square framed by historic façades and busy streets, useful as a starting point for exploring the old city centre.
A dark, top-fermented beer from Dortmund, long tied to the city’s brewing heritage. It is smoother and less bitter than Pils, and a classic local drink.
A hearty potato stew from Westphalia, traditionally cooked with vegetables and sausage or bacon. It is valued as comforting regional home cooking.
A classic Westphalian dish of rye bread topped with ham, pickles and sometimes egg. It reflects the region’s rye bread and cured meat traditions.
Traditional brewery restaurant serving Dortmund classics, beer and hearty regional dishes in a lively, historic setting.
Established German restaurant known for generous regional cooking, seasonal dishes and a warm, traditional atmosphere.
Casual local venue popular for currywurst, schnitzel and Ruhrgebiet comfort food in an unfussy setting.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than Munich or Frankfurt, while public transport and everyday costs stay fairly manageable for visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave about 5-10% in restaurants, round up taxi fares, and leave small change in cafés for good service.
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Dortmund Hbf -> Platz der Deutschen Einheit, Dortmund
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Breda 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.

Most Breda to Dortmund trains use the Breda to Dortmund Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Dortmund-Scharnhorst. Use this guide to compare Breda and Dortmund train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Breda is 1 km from Breda city centre. Public transport options include:
Breda has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Con Fuego, De Colonie Breda
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Breda. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Breda. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Breda: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Breda: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Breda: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Nassau Breda, Apollo Hotel Breda City Centre, Golden Tulip Keyser Breda.
Dortmund Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Subway, Caliente, Ong Bui Asia Fusion, Kleimann
Wi-Fi is available at Dortmund Hbf. ATMs are available at Dortmund Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Dortmund Hbf. Information desks are available at Dortmund Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Dortmund Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dortmund Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dortmund Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dortmund Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Cityhotel Dortmund, Esplanade, Drei Kronen, Hotel Unique Novum.
Dortmund-Scharnhorst is 5 km from Dortmund city centre. Public transport options include:
Dortmund-Scharnhorst has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: S&E Café, S&E Imbiss
Wi-Fi is available at Dortmund-Scharnhorst. ATMs are available at Dortmund-Scharnhorst.
Ticket office support is available at Dortmund-Scharnhorst. Information desks are available at Dortmund-Scharnhorst.
Luggage storage is available at Dortmund-Scharnhorst. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dortmund-Scharnhorst: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dortmund-Scharnhorst: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dortmund-Scharnhorst.
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