What is the cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Berlin?

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Berlin is to rideshare which costs €17 - €50 and takes 5h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dortmund to Berlin?

The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Berlin is to train and fly which takes 3h 41m and costs €100 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Dortmund and Berlin?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dortmund central bus station station and arriving at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Dortmund and Berlin?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Berlin Hbf. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Dortmund to Berlin?

The distance between Dortmund and Berlin is 492 km. The road distance is 491.3 km.

How do I travel from Dortmund to Berlin without a car?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Berlin without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs €55 - €370.

How long does it take to get from Dortmund to Berlin?

The train from Dortmund Hbf to Berlin Hbf takes 4h 38m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Berlin bus from?

Dortmund to Berlin bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dortmund central bus station.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Berlin train from?

Dortmund to Berlin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.

Train or bus from Dortmund to Berlin?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Berlin is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs €55 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €35 and takes 5h 50m.

Where does the Dortmund to Berlin bus arrive?

Dortmund to Berlin bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Dortmund to Berlin train arrive?

Dortmund to Berlin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Berlin Hbf station.

Can I drive from Dortmund to Berlin?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Berlin is 491 km. It takes approximately 4h 13m to drive from Dortmund to Berlin.

How do I get a train ticket from Dortmund to Berlin?

Book your Dortmund to Berlin train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Dortmund to Berlin?

Book your Dortmund to Berlin bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Berlin?

There are 2691+ hotels available in Berlin.

Can I share a ride from Dortmund to Berlin?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dortmund and Berlin. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Dortmund to Berlin - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and rideshare

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There are 8 ways to get from Dortmund to Berlin by train, bus, car, plane, or rideshare

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Berlin Hbftrain 10 / ...
4h 38m
€55–370
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Dortmund to Berlinrideshare 490 km
5h 20m
€17–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1320 / ...
5h 50m
€18–35
Drive 491.3 km
1. Drive from Dortmund to Berlincar 491.3 km
4h 13m
€70–102
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane DUS - BER
3h 41m
€108–295
Bus via Berlin Hbf
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Berlin ZOBbus Ivano-Frankivsk
7h 32m
€46–73
Train to Cologne Bonn Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain
2. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane CGN - BER
4h 55m
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane FRA - BER
4h 53m
€108–387

Dortmund to Berlin by train

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Distance: 491.8 km
Duration: 4h 38m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Dortmund Hbf to Berlin Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €90–370 and the journey takes 4h 38m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof every 4 hours. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 5h 50m. SARVALTEH AUTO also services this route once a week.

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