How much does a train ticket cost from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund?

The cheapest train tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund start from £15. The average price for this train route is around £58. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the train journey from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund?

The average train journey time from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund is 3h 4m, covering a distance of 111 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 18m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE .

Which train operators serve the Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund route?

Several major train operators run on this route with 58 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE , Deutsche Bahn , FlixTrain , FlixBus .

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund?

The earliest train from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund departs at 06:00. And the latest train departs at 20:10.

Which is the best train operator from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE , with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.

Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund?

According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.

Which train operator has the most punctual service from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Train Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund from £14 | Refundable Tickets

Next train departures

Next departures from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund on 28 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Deutsche Bahn ICE + InterCity	Train	18:42	Frankfurt Hbf	3h 39m	22:21	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	Cheapest
	Train	18:09	Frankfurt Hbf	2h 18m	20:27	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	Fastest
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express	Train	12:10	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	3h 4m	15:14	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	No tags
	Train	12:20	Frankfurt Süd	3h 56m	16:16	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	No tags
S-Bahn + Deutsche Bahn ICE + Regional-Express	Train	12:10	Frankfurt am Main Frankfurt West	3h 4m	15:14	Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Dortmund. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just £11, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14carpool per day

2h 30mAverage duration

111 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£13 - £55	Average duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£15 - £209	Average duration3h 4m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£11 - £24	Average duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Where are the popular train stations and stops in Frankfurt am Main and Dortmund?

Frankfurt am Main

A
Südbahnhof
Hedderichstraße 51, 60594 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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B
Frankfurt Airport
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Dortmund

A
Dortmund Hauptbahnhof
Brinkhoffstraße 33, 44137 Dortmund, Germany
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Train Companies

Deutsche Bahn ICE

4/510 reviews

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness5

Deutsche Bahn

4/56 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.4

WiFi3.4

FlixTrain

3/516 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness2.7

Cleanliness4

WiFi1.3

FlixBus

3.5/511,465 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

DE train companies: Amtrak, Trenitalia, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, Deutsche Bahn ICE, VIA Rail Canada, RegioJet

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund by train

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

How much does a train ticket cost from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund?
The cheapest train tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund start from £15. The average price for this train route is around £58. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund?
The average train journey time from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund is 3h 4m, covering a distance of 111 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 2h 18m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.
Which train operators serve the Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 58 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund?
The earliest train from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund departs at 06:00. And the latest train departs at 20:10.
Which is the best train operator from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

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£70

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£34

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£65

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£30

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£19

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£17

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The cheapest trip from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund was searched and found on 2 Dec 2025 with a price of £17

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £17 to £176 for a train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £17, which is on 2025-12-02.

Usually Deutsche Bahn ICE will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.