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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £118 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 0m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £118, while a flight costs an average of £381.
Distance: 692 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£381 Average Price | £118 Average Price Cheapest | £81 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 19h 56m Average total duration 19h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Dortmund:
A coach is £263 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Dortmund costing on average £381.
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Coach takes on average 19h 56m.
You'll arrive about 7h 53m sooner (3h 0m by flight vs 10h 53m by car). Tickets start at around £381 compared to roughly £81 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Dortmund from Manchester by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Manchester to Dortmund is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Dortmund are Cologne, Düsseldorf, Essen, Münster and Bonn. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Dortmund on Omio.
Cologne is known for its towering cathedral, Roman heritage and relaxed Rhineland spirit. Museums, riverfront views and a strong brewing culture give the city an open, sociable feel.
Düsseldorf is known for fashion, contemporary art and its lively Altstadt on the Rhine. Sleek shopping streets, traditional breweries and bold modern architecture give it a polished yet sociable character.
Essen is a Ruhr city known for its industrial heritage and modern cultural scene. The Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex and broad green spaces give it a practical, contemporary character.
Münster is a historic university city known for its cycling culture, rebuilt old town and links to the Peace of Westphalia. Gothic churches, Prinzipalmarkt and a strong student presence give it a lively but relaxed feel.
Bonn is best known as Beethoven’s birthplace and the former capital of West Germany. Set on the Rhine, it feels calm and cultured, with museums, leafy neighbourhoods and a strong university presence.
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 Manchester to Dortmund.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Dortmund:
A coach is £263 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Dortmund costing on average £381.
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Coach takes on average 19h 56m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Dortmund as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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