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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saarbrücken to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £28, while a train costs an average of £80.
Distance: 256 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£80 Average Price | £28 Average Price Cheapest | £44 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 9m Average total duration Fastest 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 28m Average total duration 6h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Saarbrücken to Dortmund, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Saarbrücken to Dortmund:
A coach is £53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Dortmund costing on average £80.
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Coach takes on average 7h 28m.
Tickets start at around £80 compared to roughly £44 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£35. The journey takes 4h 39m versus 4h 13m 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.
How to get to Dortmund from Saarbrücken by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Saarbrücken to Dortmund is by taking a coach 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 Saarbrücken to Dortmund.
This is compared to other travel options from Saarbrücken to Dortmund:
A coach is £53 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Dortmund costing on average £80.
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Coach takes on average 7h 28m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Saarbrücken and Dortmund as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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