How to get to Dortmund from Liège

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Compare coach and train for Liège to Dortmund

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liège to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £26 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £26, while a train costs an average of £57.

Distance: 165 km

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£57

Average Price

£26

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Cheapest

£30

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3h 19m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 49m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 37m

Average total duration

5h 7m

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2h 21m

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0.2 - 0.4kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Liège to Dortmund is a coach with an average price of £26.

This is compared to other travel options from Liège to Dortmund:

A coach is £32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liège to Dortmund costing on average £57.

The fastest way to travel from Liège to Dortmund is by train with an average journey time of 3h 19m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Coach takes on average 5h 37m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Liège and Dortmund including taking a coach and train.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around £57 compared to roughly £30 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£27. The journey takes 2h 49m versus 2h 21m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Liège to Dortmund

How to get to Dortmund from Liège by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Liège to Dortmund is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBus
    1:555h25
    Liège
    7:20Dortmund
    £151One-way
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  • FlixBus
    1:555h25
    Liège
    7:20Dortmund
    £151One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    1:555h25
    Liège
    7:20Dortmund
    £151One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • FlixBus
    0:555h25
    Liège
    6:20Dortmund
    £231One-way
    0 changes

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FAQs: Liège 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 Liège to Dortmund.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Liège and Dortmund including taking a coach and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Liège to Dortmund is a coach with an average price of £26.

This is compared to other travel options from Liège to Dortmund:

A coach is £32 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liège to Dortmund costing on average £57.

The fastest way to travel from Liège to Dortmund is by train with an average journey time of 3h 19m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Coach takes on average 5h 37m.

The Liège to Dortmund distance is approximately 165 km.
The average frequency per day from Liège to Dortmund is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 4 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liège and Dortmund as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Liège to Dortmund:
  • Trains mostly depart from Liège-Guillemins and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins) and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Liège to Dortmund, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, Regional to go to Dortmund by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Dortmund by coach.
Yes, there are direct services available from Liège to Dortmund with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Eurostar.
  • 1 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Liège to Dortmund often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Cologne, Berlin, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dortmund and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Liège to Dortmund, you can choose from several travel options including coach and train.
In Dortmund, explore the vibrant Kreuzviertel district with its trendy cafes and boutiques. Attend concerts at Westfalenhallen or delve into industrial heritage at the Zollern Colliery. Enjoy a stroll along Phoenix See, visit the serene Botanischer Garten Rombergpark, and discover top sights like Westfalenpark, the cultural Dortmund U-Tower, and Signal Iduna Park. Families can enjoy the Dortmund Zoo, and football fans will appreciate the German Football Museum.
Two to three days in Dortmund is typically sufficient to explore its main attractions such as the Dortmund U-Tower, Westfalenpark, and the German Football Museum, along with enjoying its vibrant shopping streets and local cuisine.

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