The cheapest and fastest trains from Dortmund to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Cheapest price on 05 Sept
£92
Average ticket price on 05 Sept
£92
Fastest journey on 05 Sept
4 h 27 m
Average journey duration on 05 Sept
4 h 27 m
Trains on 05 Sept
1
Distance
424 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dortmund to Berlin Brandenburg Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dortmund to Berlin Brandenburg Airport will cost around £92 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £92.
On Sat 05 Sept, we found 1 trains from Dortmund to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, including 1 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 424 km distance in an average of 4 h 27 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 27 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 27 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.
8:114h27Dortmund12:38Berlin Brandenburg Airport£921One-way0 changes
8:114h27Dortmund12:38Berlin Brandenburg Airport£921One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Dortmund to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Berlin Brandenburg Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £23 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 28m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, while a flight costs an average of £128.
Distance: 424 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£62 Average Price | £23 Average Price Cheapest | £128 Average Price | £68 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 54m Average total duration 4h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 30m Average total duration 6h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration Fastest 1h 28m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Berlin Brandenburg Airport:
A coach is £39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Berlin Brandenburg Airport costing on average £62.
A coach is £105 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Berlin Brandenburg Airport costing on average £128.
Other travel options to Berlin Brandenburg Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 24m.
Coach takes on average 6h 0m.
The journey is about 47m faster (4h 24m by train vs 5h 11m by car) and roughly £6 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£62 vs £68). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
Live departures
Dortmund to Berlin Brandenburg Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Dortmund to Berlin Brandenburg Airport trains for tomorrow, Saturday 5 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 8:11 Dortmund | 4h27 | 12:38 Berlin Brandenburg Airport | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dortmund to Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Trains from Dortmund to Berlin Brandenburg Airport run on average 15 times per day, taking around 4h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £36 but you can travel from only £16 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:17, the last at 09:47. The fastest train covers the 424 km distance in 3h 59m.
Distance 424 km |
Average train duration 4h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £36 |
Trains per day 15 |
Fastest train 3h 59m |
First train 6:17 |
Last train 9:47 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Dortmund to Berlin Brandenburg Airport trainsDeutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Dortmund and Berlin Brandenburg Airport from £16. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Dortmund to Berlin Brandenburg Airport train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dortmund to Berlin Brandenburg Airport 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 Berlin Brandenburg Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Dortmund and Berlin Brandenburg Airport
Most Dortmund to Berlin Brandenburg Airport trains use the Dortmund Hbf to Berlin Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Dortmund and Berlin Brandenburg Airport train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Getting to Dortmund Hbf from Dortmund city centre
Dortmund Hbf train station facilities and services
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 and drink
Food options include: Subway, Caliente, Ong Bui Asia Fusion, Kleimann
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Dortmund Hbf. ATMs are available at Dortmund Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Dortmund Hbf. Information desks are available at Dortmund Hbf.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Dortmund Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Dortmund Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Dortmund Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Dortmund Hbf.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Cityhotel Dortmund, Esplanade, Drei Kronen, Hotel Unique Novum.
Getting to Dortmund Signal Iduna Park from Dortmund city centre
Dortmund Signal Iduna Park is 2 km from Dortmund city centre. Public transport options include:
Dortmund Signal Iduna Park train station facilities and services
Dortmund Signal Iduna Park 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 and drink
Food options include: Strobels, Rosenterassen
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Dortmund Signal Iduna Park. ATMs are available at Dortmund Signal Iduna Park.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Dortmund Signal Iduna Park. Information desks are available at Dortmund Signal Iduna Park.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Dortmund Signal Iduna Park. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Dortmund Signal Iduna Park: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Dortmund Signal Iduna Park: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Dortmund Signal Iduna Park.
Getting to Dortmund-Germania from Dortmund city centre
Dortmund-Germania is 7 km from Dortmund city centre. Public transport options include:
Dortmund-Germania train station facilities and services
Dortmund-Germania 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 and drink
Food options include: Óla Kalá, Imbiss Futterluke, Pizzeria Puzzle, Side Döner
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Dortmund-Germania. ATMs are available at Dortmund-Germania.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Dortmund-Germania. Information desks are available at Dortmund-Germania.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Dortmund-Germania. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Dortmund-Germania: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Dortmund-Germania: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Dortmund-Germania.
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