Rome2Rio

How to get fromOxford to Dortmundby train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

Find Transport to Dortmund

See all options

There are 12 ways to get from Oxford to Dortmund by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Dortmund Hbftrain train
    8h 27m
    €294–498

  2. Bus via London

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus Lhr / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Dortmund central bus stationbus bus N380 / ...
    16h 43m
    €87–135

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Queens Lane to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus bus Lhr / ...
    2. Take the bus from LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus bus
    15h 13m
    €97–145

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Oxford to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Dortmundcar car
    7h 45m
    €246–302

  5. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Oxford to Birmingham Internationaltrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane BHX - DUS
    3. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Dortmund Hbftrain train
    5h 16m
    €121–316

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Oxford to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Dortmundcar car
    8h 52m
    €139–257

  7. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane LHR - DUS
    3. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Dortmund Hbftrain train
    5h 38m
    €128–394

  8. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport

    1. Take the train from Oxford to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane plane LGW - DUS
    4. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Dortmund Hbftrain train
    6h 39m
    €108–412

  9. Train to London Stansted Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Stansted Airport (STN) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane plane STN - CGN
    3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain train
    7h 8m
    €107–416

  10. Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport

    1. Take the train from Oxford to Readingtrain train
    2. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain train
    3. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane plane LGW - CGN
    4. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain train
    7h 22m
    €116–341

  11. Train, train to Luton Airport, fly to Dortmund Airport

    1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from Farringdon to Luton Airport Parkwaytrain train
    3. Fly from Luton Airport (LTN) to Dortmund Airport (DTM)plane plane LTN - DTM
    6h 19m
    €96–244

  12. Train to London City Airport, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train

    1. Take the train from Oxford to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane plane LCY - AMS
    3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain train
    4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain train
    5. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain train
    7h 53m
    €188–521

Oxford to Dortmund by train and subway

Calendar15Weekly Services
Duration8h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket€294Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Oxford to Dortmund.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 812.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 27m

What companies run services between Oxford, England and Dortmund, Germany?

You can take a train from Oxford to Dortmund Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Queens Lane to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse via Heathrow Central Bus Station, London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, and LONDON, Victoria Coach Station-Departure Hall in around 15h 13m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around Germany

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There