Essen to Dortmund

Essen to Dortmund

Essen
Dortmund
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How to get from Essen to Dortmund

Travelling between Essen and Dortmund is possible by Flight, bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 192.07 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 3.82.

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

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 25 hours to travel between Essen and Dortmund depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Essen and Dortmund. Train will bring you to your destination in 23m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 50m to reach Dortmund.

How much does it cost to get from Essen to Dortmund?

Travelling between Essen and Dortmund can be as cheap as USD 3.82 if you opt for a FlixTrain train and as expensive as USD 192.07 if you buy a Eurowings, Wizz Air flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Essen and Dortmund ?

  • 4 from Essen to Dortmund starting from 07:03 Essen Central until 17:04 Essen Central
  • 3 by flight from Essen to Dortmund starting from 05:50 Duesseldorf Airport until 10:00 Duesseldorf Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Essen to Dortmund.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Essen to Dortmund overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Essen and Dortmund

Globtour Medugorje

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Essen to Dortmund?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% took a train

Transportation from Essen to Dortmund

Facts about the transport from Essen to Dortmund

Cheapest Transport$4
Fastest Transport23m
Earliest Departure5:50 오전
Latest Departure5:04 오후
Departures per day7
Distance20 kilometers
Transport CompaniesEurowings, FlixTrain, Globtour Medugorje, TUI fly Germany, Wizz Air