What is the cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf?

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf is to bus via Frankfurt which costs €13 - €23 and takes 4h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dortmund to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf?

The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Dortmund and Frankfurt(Main)Hbf?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dortmund central bus station station and arriving at Frankfurt central train station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Dortmund and Frankfurt(Main)Hbf?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Frankfurt. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 32m.

How far is it from Dortmund to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf?

The distance between Dortmund and Frankfurt(Main)Hbf is 286 km. The road distance is 220.8 km.

How do I travel from Dortmund to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf without a car?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf without a car is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs €50 - €230.

How long does it take to get from Dortmund to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf?

The train from Dortmund Hbf to Frankfurt takes 2h 32m including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf bus from?

Dortmund to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dortmund central bus station.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf train from?

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

Train or bus from Dortmund to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf is to train which takes 2h 32m and costs €50 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €18 - €35 and takes 3h 25m.

Where does the Dortmund to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf bus arrive?

Dortmund to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Dortmund to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dortmund to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf is 221 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Dortmund to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf.

How do I get a train ticket from Dortmund to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Dortmund to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf?

Book your Dortmund to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Frankfurt(Main)Hbf?

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Dortmund to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car

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There are 5 ways to get from Dortmund to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
2h 32m
€50–230
Bus via Frankfurt
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dortmund Stadthaus to Frankfurt am Mainbus
4h 12m
€13–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Frankfurt central train stationbus FlixBus N07 / ...
3h 25m
€18–35
Drive 220.8 km
1. Drive from Dortmund to Frankfurt(Main)Hbfcar 220.8 km
2h 4m
€32–45
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane DUS - FRA
3h 5m
€106–186

Dortmund to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf by train

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Distance: 286 km
Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between Dortmund, Germany and Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Dortmund Hbf to Frankfurt every 2 hours. Tickets cost €50–230 and the journey takes 2h 32m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Frankfurt central train station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €18–35 and the journey takes 3h 20m.

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