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How to get fromDarmstadt to Dortmundby train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

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There are 7 ways to get from Darmstadt to Dortmund by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

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  1. Train via Cologne

    best
    1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain train 41 / ...
    2. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Dortmund Hbftrain train Re
    3h 58m
    €56–137

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Darmstadt to Dortmundrideshare rideshare 246.9 km
    2h 55m
    €13–19

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Darmstadt central train station to Dortmund central bus stationbus bus N116
    4h 15m
    €22–35

  4. Drive  247.4 km

    1. Drive from Darmstadt to Dortmundcar car 247.4 km
    2h 14m
    €37–53

  5. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane FRA - DUS
    2. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Dortmund Hbftrain train
    3h 12m
    €111–175

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Dortmund Hbftrain train Ice / ...
    4h 28m
    €55–120

  7. Bus via Frankfurt am Main

    1. Take the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund Stadthausbus bus
    5h 40m
    €15–38

Darmstadt to Dortmund by train

Calendar210Weekly Trains
Duration3h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket€56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 329.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 58m

What companies run services between Darmstadt, Germany and Dortmund, Germany?

You can take a train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbf via Frankfurt, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, and Koeln Messe/Deutz in around 3h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Darmstadt central train station to Dortmund central bus station 5 times a week. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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