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

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Saxony is to rideshare which costs €12 - €26 and takes 4h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Saxony is to train and fly which takes 3h 36m and costs €140 - €430.

Is there a direct bus between Dortmund and Saxony?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dortmund central bus station station and arriving at Leipzig central train station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Dortmund and Saxony?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Leipzig Hbf. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Dortmund to Saxony?

The distance between Dortmund and Saxony is 472 km. The road distance is 385.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Dortmund to Saxony without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €85 - €360.

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

The train from Dortmund Hbf to Leipzig Hbf takes 4h 49m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Saxony bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Saxony train from?

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

Train or bus from Dortmund to Saxony?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Saxony is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €85 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 5m.

Where does the Dortmund to Saxony bus arrive?

Dortmund to Saxony bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leipzig central train station.

Where does the Dortmund to Saxony train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dortmund to Saxony?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Saxony is 385 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Dortmund to Saxony.

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

Book your Dortmund to Saxony train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Saxony?

There are 1465+ hotels available in Saxony.

Can I share a ride from Dortmund to Saxony?

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

Dortmund to Saxony - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, plane, and car

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
4h 49m
€85–360
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Dortmund to Leipzigrideshare 385.7 km
4h 18m
€12–26
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Leipzig central train stationbus N23 / ...
5h 5m
€30–55
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane DUS - DRS
3h 36m
€147–428
Drive 385.3 km
1. Drive from Dortmund to Leipzigcar 385.3 km
4h 4m
€55–80
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Dresden Airport
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane FRA - DRS
4h 47m
€172–490
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
5h 15m
€137–420

Dortmund to Saxony by train

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Distance: 471.7 km
Duration: 4h 49m

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

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Dortmund Hbf to Leipzig Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €85–360 and the journey takes 4h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Leipzig central train station 4 times a day. Tickets cost €30–55 and the journey takes 5h 5m.

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