1st Class
- Power plugs
- Wide seats
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
- WC
Cheapest price on 14 Sept
£20
Average ticket price on 14 Sept
£20
Fastest journey on 14 Sept
51 m
Average journey duration on 14 Sept
52 m
Trains on 14 Sept
2
Distance
42 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dortmund to Oberhausen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dortmund to Oberhausen will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
On Mon 14 Sept, we found 2 trains from Dortmund to Oberhausen, including 2 direct services.
These direct trains cover the 42 km distance in an average of 52 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 51 m .
The slowest trains will take 53 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.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Oberhausen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £9 For those with little time, consider booking a coach, which has an average total journey time of 1h 5m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £9, while a train costs an average of £17.
Distance: 42 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£17 Average Price | £9 Average Price Cheapest | £7 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 13m Average total duration 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 5m Average total duration Fastest 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 46m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Oberhausen:
A coach is £9 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Oberhausen costing on average £17.
Other travel options to Oberhausen take longer:
Train takes on average 43m.
You'll arrive about 3m sooner (43m by train vs 46m by car). Tickets start at around £17 compared to roughly £7 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Dortmund to Oberhausen trains for tomorrow, Monday 14 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 4:23 Dortmund | 0h51 | 5:14 Oberhausen | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 7:39 Dortmund | 0h53 | 8:32 Oberhausen | 0 changesdirect | |
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Trains from Dortmund to Oberhausen run on average 3 times per day, taking around 43m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £16 but you can travel from only £7 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:17, the last at 23:46. The fastest train covers the 42 km distance in 48m.
Distance 42 km |
Average train duration 43m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 48m |
First train 0:17 |
Last train 23:46 |
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Discover the best of Oberhausen — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Oberhausen trip today.
Contemporary art museum in Schloss Oberhausen, known for changing exhibitions and an approachable setting in a historic building.
Industrial heritage museum in a former zinc factory, explaining Ruhr industry, work, and social history through immersive displays.
Art museum at Centro focused on photography, immersive installations, and digital culture, popular for visually striking temporary shows.
Large leisure and shopping district around the canal, combining promenades, entertainment venues, and major visitor attractions.
Landscaped former state garden show park with wide paths, play areas, and industrial remnants, good for relaxed walks.
Historic workers’ estate with quiet streets and restored houses, ideal for walking and understanding Oberhausen’s social history.
A hearty potato stew from the Ruhr area, often with vegetables and sausage. It is a working-class staple closely linked to local home cooking.
Pan-fried blood sausage with onions and mashed potato. It is a classic Rhineland and Ruhr comfort dish served in many traditional pubs.
Pickled beef with beetroot, onion and spices, usually served cold with fried potatoes. It is a long-standing regional speciality in western Germany.
Well-known local restaurant for hearty Ruhr and German classics with a relaxed pub atmosphere and generous portions.
Established upscale venue known for refined German and seasonal cooking in an elegant, contemporary atmosphere.
Traditional brewery-style restaurant serving German and Rhineland dishes in a lively, rustic setting at CentrO.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than Munich or Frankfurt, while local transport and everyday food remain fairly affordable for visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up in cafés and taxis, or tip about 5-10% in restaurants for good service, usually handed directly to staff.
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Oberhausen Hbf -> Altmarkt, Oberhausen
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dortmund to Oberhausen 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 Oberhausen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Dortmund to Oberhausen trains use the Dortmund Hbf to Oberhausen Hbf station pair, with some services arriving at Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd. Use this guide to compare Dortmund and Oberhausen train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like 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 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-Hörde is 3 km from Dortmund city centre. Public transport options include:
Dortmund-Hörde 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: Grill Palace, Gathi's Pizza & Döner, Onur Grill, Café Aufbruch
Wi-Fi is available at Dortmund-Hörde. ATMs are available at Dortmund-Hörde.
Ticket office support is available at Dortmund-Hörde. Information desks are available at Dortmund-Hörde.
Luggage storage is available at Dortmund-Hörde. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dortmund-Hörde: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dortmund-Hörde: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dortmund-Hörde.
Dortmund-Dorstfeld is 2 km from Dortmund city centre. Public transport options include:
Dortmund-Dorstfeld 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: Stachi's Dorfgrill, Knossos, Pizzeria bei Pina, Eiscafé Pina
Wi-Fi is available at Dortmund-Dorstfeld. ATMs are available at Dortmund-Dorstfeld.
Ticket office support is available at Dortmund-Dorstfeld. Information desks are available at Dortmund-Dorstfeld.
Luggage storage is available at Dortmund-Dorstfeld. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dortmund-Dorstfeld: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dortmund-Dorstfeld: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dortmund-Dorstfeld.
Oberhausen Hbf is 1 km from Oberhausen city centre. Check local transport options before travel.
Oberhausen 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: Pizzarello, McDonald's, Subway, Lux
Wi-Fi is available at Oberhausen Hbf. ATMs are available at Oberhausen Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Oberhausen Hbf. Information desks are available at Oberhausen Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Oberhausen Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Oberhausen Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Oberhausen Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oberhausen Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Akzent, Garni, Hotel Residenz Oberhausen.
Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd is 1 km from Oberhausen city centre. Public transport options include:
Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd 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: Pizza Nizza, Mandarin China-Spezialitäten, Teatro, Franziskaner
Wi-Fi is available at Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd. ATMs are available at Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd.
Ticket office support is available at Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd. Information desks are available at Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd.
Luggage storage is available at Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oberhausen-Osterfeld Süd.
Oberhausen-Sterkrade is 2 km from Oberhausen city centre. Public transport options include:
Oberhausen-Sterkrade 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: Pizzeria Napoli, Balcanico, Da Vito, Friet-van-Piet
Wi-Fi is available at Oberhausen-Sterkrade. ATMs are available at Oberhausen-Sterkrade.
Ticket office support is available at Oberhausen-Sterkrade. Information desks are available at Oberhausen-Sterkrade.
Luggage storage is available at Oberhausen-Sterkrade. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Oberhausen-Sterkrade: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Oberhausen-Sterkrade: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Oberhausen-Sterkrade.
Nearby hotels include Zum weißen Hirsch, Gasthof Harlos.
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