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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Ulm to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £43 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £43, while a flight costs an average of £384.
Distance: 391 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£100 Average Price | £43 Average Price Cheapest | £384 Average Price | £67 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 20m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 42m Average total duration 8h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 52m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Ulm to Dortmund:
A coach is £58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ulm to Dortmund costing on average £100.
A coach is £341 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ulm to Dortmund costing on average £384.
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 20m.
Coach takes on average 8h 42m.
You'll arrive about 43m sooner (4h 50m by train vs 5h 33m by car). Tickets start at around £100 compared to roughly £67 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Dortmund from Ulm by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Ulm to Dortmund is by taking a train 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 Ulm to Dortmund.
This is compared to other travel options from Ulm to Dortmund:
A coach is £58 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ulm to Dortmund costing on average £100.
A coach is £341 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ulm to Dortmund costing on average £384.
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 20m.
Coach takes on average 8h 42m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ulm and Dortmund as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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