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Compare train and coach for Manchester to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £65. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 10h 22m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £65, and a train costs an average of £396.
Distance: 692 km
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£93 Average Price Cheapest | £396 Average Price |
21h 18m Average total duration 20h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 52m Average total duration Fastest 10h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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How to get to Dortmund from Manchester by train, bus, flight or ferry.
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The best way to travel from Manchester to Dortmund is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Manchester 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 Manchester to Dortmund.

You can get from Manchester to Dortmund 2 different ways: train or coach.
The cheapest way to travel between Manchester and Dortmund is a coach with an average price of £41.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Dortmund:
A coach is less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Dortmund costing on average.
Taking a coach costs £382 less than taking a train, which average ticket prices of £423.
The fastest way to get to Dortmund from Manchester is by train with an average travel time of 10 h 17 min.
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Getting to Dortmund by coach takes 22 h 10 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 428 miles from Manchester to Dortmund.
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Dortmund is:
- 4 coaches a day.
- 46 flights per day.
- 1 train a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Manchester 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 when travelling from Manchester to Dortmund:
The following travel companies offer services from Manchester to Dortmund:
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dortmund by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Manchester to Dortmund tickets on Omio for £41.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast for trains to Dortmund. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Avanti West Coast Manchester to Dortmund tickets on Omio for £423.
Yes, there are direct services available from Manchester to Dortmund with the following travel companies:
- Direct coach with.
- Direct services by train with.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Dortmund as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Manchester to Dortmund.
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