There are 4 ways to get from Idar-Oberstein to Dortmund by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain Rb33 / ...
- Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain Ice / ...
5h 37m€68–135Drive 271.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Idar-Oberstein to Dortmundcar 271.3 km
2h 58m€40–58Bus
- Take the bus from Idar, Eltwerk to Trier, Hauptbahnhofbus 800
- Take the bus from Trier central train station to Dortmund central bus stationbus N1338
7h 4mBus, train
- Take the bus from Idar, Eltwerk to Trier, Hauptbahnhofbus 800
- Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
- Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Dortmund Hbftrain Re
7h 17m
Idar-Oberstein to Dortmund by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Idar-Oberstein to Dortmund is to drive which costs €40 - €60 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Idar-Oberstein to Dortmund is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Idar-Oberstein to Dortmund station. However, there are services departing from Idar, Eltwerk and arriving at Dortmund central bus station via Trier central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.
No, there is no direct train from Idar-Oberstein to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof and arriving at Dortmund Hbf via Mainz Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.
The distance between Idar-Oberstein and Dortmund is 391 km. The road distance is 271.3 km.
The best way to get from Idar-Oberstein to Dortmund without a car is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs €65 - €140.
It takes approximately 5h 37m to get from Idar-Oberstein to Dortmund, including transfers.
Idar-Oberstein to Dortmund bus services, operated by Scherer-Reisen, depart from Idar, Eltwerk station.
Idar-Oberstein to Dortmund train services, operated by vlexx, depart from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof station.
The best way to get from Idar-Oberstein to Dortmund is to train which takes 5h 37m and costs €65 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 4m.
What companies run services between Idar-Oberstein, Germany and Dortmund, Germany?
You can take a bus from Idar, Henn/Gemmolog. ABZ to Dortmund Hbf via Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof, Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof, and Mainz Hbf in around 5h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Idar, Eltwerk to Dortmund central bus station via Trier, Hauptbahnhof and Trier central train station in around 7h 4m.
- Phone
- +49 6731 999 27-27
- [email protected]
- Website
- vlexx
Train from Idar-Oberstein, Bahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €17–25
- Schedules at
- vlexx
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Mainz Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–110
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 (6765) 270
- [email protected]
- Website
- scherer-reisen.de
Bus from Idar, Eltwerk to Trier, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- vrminfo.de
Bus from Idar, Eltwerk to Trier, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Schedules at
- vrminfo.de
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Trier central train station to Dortmund central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €23–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Idar-Oberstein to Dortmund bus services, operated by Scherer-Reisen, arrive at Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.
Idar-Oberstein to Dortmund train services, operated by vlexx, arrive at Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.
Yes, the driving distance between Idar-Oberstein to Dortmund is 271 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Idar-Oberstein to Dortmund.
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