How to get to Dortmund from Maastricht

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Compare coach and train for Maastricht to Dortmund

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Maastricht to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £16 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 9m. 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 £16, while a train costs an average of £41.

Distance: 144 km

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Driving

£41

Average Price

£16

Average Price

Cheapest

£31

Average Price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 9m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 39m

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30m

Additional time*

3h 47m

Average total duration

3h 17m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 12m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.0 - 0.1kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

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

The cheapest way to travel from Maastricht to Dortmund is a coach with an average price of £16.

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

A coach is £25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Dortmund costing on average £41.

The fastest way to travel from Maastricht to Dortmund is by train with an average journey time of 3h 9m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Coach takes on average 3h 47m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Maastricht 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 £41 compared to roughly £31 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-9.77. The journey takes 2h 39m versus 2h 12m 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 Maastricht to Dortmund

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    23:103h05
    Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
    2:15Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    £131One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    23:103h05
    Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station)
    2:15Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    £131One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • Deutsche BahnIC 2748 · 32246 · 20083 · 10143
    12:592h45
    Maastricht station
    15:44Dortmund Hbf
    £211One-way
    4 changes

Other options

  • Deutsche Bahn18937 · 26421 · ICE 641
    12:532h51
    Maastricht station
    15:44Dortmund Hbf
    £211One-way
    2 changes
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2744 · 32242 · 20081 · 10139
    11:592h47
    Maastricht station
    14:46Dortmund Hbf
    £231One-way
    4 changes
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2752 · 32250 · 20085 · 10147
    13:592h46
    Maastricht station
    16:45Dortmund Hbf
    £241One-way
    4 changes

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FAQs: Maastricht 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 Maastricht to Dortmund.

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There are 2 options to travel between Maastricht and Dortmund including taking a coach and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Maastricht to Dortmund is a coach with an average price of £16.

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

A coach is £25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Maastricht to Dortmund costing on average £41.

The fastest way to travel from Maastricht to Dortmund is by train with an average journey time of 3h 9m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Coach takes on average 3h 47m.

The Maastricht to Dortmund distance is approximately 144 km.
The average frequency per day from Maastricht to Dortmund is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 2 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Maastricht 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 Maastricht to Dortmund:
  • Trains mostly depart from Maastricht station and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Maastricht, Meerssenerweg (International Bus Station) and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Maastricht to Dortmund, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Dortmund by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Dortmund by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Maastricht to Dortmund:
  • 1 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Maastricht 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 Maastricht 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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