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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Essen to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £2, and a coach costs an average of £6.
Distance: 32 km
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£5 Average Price Cheapest | £9 Average Price |
54m Average total duration Fastest 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 0m Average total duration 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get to Dortmund from Essen by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Essen to Dortmund is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Essen to Dortmund
Travel to Dortmund easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Essen to Dortmund.
There are 2 travel options between Essen and Dortmund. You can take a train or coach.
The cheapest way to go to Dortmund from Essen is by taking a train, which costs on average £3.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Essen to Dortmund:
A train is £4 less than a coach for this trip with tickets for a coach from Essen to Dortmund costing on average £7.
The quickest way to travel to Dortmund from Essen is by train, which takes on average 20 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Coach takes on average 30 min.
Dortmund is approximately 20 miles away from Essen.
The average frequency per day from Essen to Dortmund is:
- Around 4 coaches per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Essen to Dortmund as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Essen to Dortmund:
- Trains most often depart from Essen at Essen Hbf and arrive in Dortmund at Dortmund Hbf.
The following travel companies offer services from Essen to Dortmund:
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dortmund by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Essen to Dortmund tickets on Omio for £7.
- Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain or National Express can get you to Dortmund by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with FlixTrain from Essen to Dortmund for £3 on Omio.
Yes, there are direct routes from Essen to Dortmund with the following travel companies:
- You'll find 4 direct coaches a day to Dortmund with FlixBus.
- You'll find 6 direct trains a day to Dortmund with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain or National Express.
Direct services to Dortmund tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.
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