How to get to Dortmund from Madrid

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Compare train and coach for Madrid to Dortmund

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £79. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 1.5 - 3.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £79, and a train costs an average of £417.

Distance: 1502 km

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Train

£146

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Cheapest

£277

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£418

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28h 39m

Average total duration

28h 9m

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30m

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6h 40m

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3h 40m

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3h 0m

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23h 47m

Average total duration

23h 17m

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30m

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1.5 - 3.8kg

CO2 emissions

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4.5 - 9.0kg

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from Madrid to Dortmund

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

Our recommendation

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

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
16:4028h30
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
21:10Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
£861One-way
1 change

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
16:4028h30
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
21:10Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
£861One-way
1 change

Fastest

IberiaIB757
20:002h35
Madrid Barajas Airport
22:35Dusseldorf Airport
£1391One-way
0 changes

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
20:2529h20
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
01:45Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
£1251One-way
1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
20:5028h55
Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)
01:45Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
£1361One-way
1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
20:2537h23
Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses
09:48Dortmund Hbf
£1261One-way
3 changes
IberiaIB751
08:452h35
Madrid Barajas Airport
11:20Dusseldorf Airport
£1661One-way
0 changes
KLMKL1500+KLM CityhopperKL1799
06:004h55
Madrid Barajas Airport
10:55Dusseldorf Airport
£2091One-way
1 change
KLMKL1500+German AirwaysKL1801
06:007h55
Madrid Barajas Airport
13:55Dusseldorf Airport
£2091One-way
1 change

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FAQs: Madrid 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 Madrid to Dortmund.

FAQs

There are 3 ways to get from Madrid to Dortmund: train, coach or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Madrid to Dortmund is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of £60 compared to other travel options to Dortmund:

A coach is £261 less than a flight with an average ticket price of £321 from Madrid to Dortmund.

A coach is £383 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Dortmund costing on average £443.

The fastest way to get to Dortmund from Madrid is by flight with an average travel time of 5 h 20 min.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Taking a coach requires on average 28 h 20 min of travel time.

Train takes on average 16 h 16 min.

The Madrid to Dortmund distance is approximately 931 miles.

The average frequency per day from Madrid to Dortmund is:

  • Around 8 coaches per day.
  • 3 flights per day.
  • 2 trains a day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Madrid to Dortmund:

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Madrid to Dortmund:

    • You can go to Dortmund from Madrid by coach with FlixBus. You'll see cheap coach tickets for £60 with FlixBus from Madrid to Dortmund on Omio.
    • You can travel from Madrid to Dortmund by flight with Lufthansa. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £321 with Lufthansa from Madrid to Dortmund.
    • You can travel by train from Madrid to Dortmund with iryo or AVE, and you can find AVE Madrid to Dortmund tickets for £443 on Omio.

    Yes, there are direct routes from Madrid to Dortmund with the following travel companies:

    • You can travel directly by coach with.
    • You can take a direct flight with.
    • You'll find direct trains with.

    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.

    Omio customers who travel from Madrid to Dortmund often also extend their holiday to go to Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Düsseldorf or Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dortmund and these popular destinations at a great price.

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