Trains from Frankfurt to Dortmund

  • Lowest price from $54.92
  • Average duration 2h 59m
  • Connections per day 7
  • Distance 178 km
  • CO₂ per person 2 kg

train from Frankfurt to Dortmund

The journey from Frankfurt to Dortmund is about 178 km. On average a train trip takes 2h 59m with 7 connections per day.

Lowest price $54.92
Trip duration 2h 59m
Connections per day 7
Lowest price $54.92
Highest price $366.95
First departure 12:20 PM
Last departure 01:09 PM
Distance 178 km
Departure Frankfurt
Arrival Dortmund
Travel operator HLB Hessenbahn GmbH, Regional-Express
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National Express12.46 kg CO₂
08:20Frankfurt(Main)Süd
3h 34m
12:38Dortmund Hbf
$60.51
2 changes
National Express12.46 kg CO₂
08:51Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
4h 19m
13:19Dortmund Hbf
$91.89
1 changes
Intercity-Express12.46 kg CO₂
07:58Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
4h 1m
12:13Dortmund Hbf
$112.07
1 changes

Next departures from Frankfurt to Dortmund

Sample times and fares for the coming days — book to confirm availability and price.

FlixBus $31.35
06:00 Frankfurt Flughafen Fernbahnhof
3h 52m · 1 changes
10:45 Ostentor, Dortmund
FlixBus $31.91
06:18 Falkstraße, Frankfurt a.M.
3h 34m · 1 changes
10:45 Ostentor, Dortmund
DB - InterCity Express (ICE) $89.65
08:09 Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
2h 20m · 1 changes
10:43 Dortmund Hbf
DB - Regional Express $69.49
08:20 Frankfurt(Main)Hbf
3h 36m · 1 changes
11:59 Dortmund Hbf
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Carriers on this route

Learn more about carriers on this route.

National Express is a British multinational public transport company that operates bus, and rail services in the UK, Europe, North Africa, and North America. The company was founded in 1972 and has its headquarters in Birmingham, UK. National Express operates a fleet of over 1,600 buses, serving over 900 destinations across the UK. The company also operates rail services in the UK, including the East Anglia franchise. 

Facility description

Learn more about the services available on board each carrier on this route.

Facilities Description
Luggage

National Express allows two 20kg suitcases and one piece of hand luggage. Hard cases and wheeled bags must be stored in the hold. Extra and oversized luggage can be added for a fee. Pushchairs and buggies are stored for free.

Food and drink

Passengers can bring drinks (with safety lids) and cold food on National Express buses. No hot or strong-smelling food is allowed. Long journeys have refreshment stops.

Wi-Fi

Free Wi-Fi is available for browsing and social media on National Express buses. Additionally, the VUER entertainment service offers free access to TV shows, news, sports, and games on core routes.

Power sockets

USB ports are available at each seat on National Express for charging devices.

Accessibility

Assistance is provided for passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility, with continual improvements based on feedback on National Express buses.

CO₂ emissions by mode

train 12.46kg
bus 13.35kg
flight 35.6kg
carpool 28.48kg
How much CO₂ is emitted travelling by train from Frankfurt to Dortmund?

The train journey between Frankfurt and Dortmund emits 12.46kg of CO₂.

How much CO₂ do I save by taking the train between Frankfurt and Dortmund?

Taking the train between Frankfurt and Dortmund saves 23.14kg of CO₂ compared to a flight, 0.89kg compared to the bus and 16.02kg compared to the car.

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