There are 6 ways to get from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Dortmund Airport (DTM) by train, bus, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train • 3h 18m
5 alternative options
Train via Arnhem • 4h 10m
Train #2 • 4h 23m
Bus • 8h
Drive • 2h 27m
Fly, train • 4h 11m
Amsterdam Centraal Station to Dortmund Airport (DTM) by train and bus
The journey time between Amsterdam Centraal Station and Dortmund Airport (DTM) is around 3h 18m and covers a distance of around 249 km. This includes an average layover time of around 29 min. Operated by Dutch Railways (NS), Eurobahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional and others, the Amsterdam Centraal Station to Dortmund Airport (DTM) service departs from Amsterdam Centraal and arrives in Dortmund Airport. Typically 41 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Questions & Answers
The cost-effective way to get from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Dortmund Airport (DTM) is to bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 8h.
The quickest way to get from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Dortmund Airport (DTM) is to drive which costs €35 - €55 and takes 2h 27m.
The distance between Amsterdam Centraal Station and Dortmund Airport (DTM) is 209 km. The road distance is 248.3 km.
The best way to get from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Dortmund Airport (DTM) without a car is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs €22 - €70.
It takes approximately 3h 18m to get from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Dortmund Airport (DTM), including transfers.
The best way to get from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Dortmund Airport (DTM) is to train which takes 3h 18m and costs €22 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 8h.
The quickest flight from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Dusseldorf Airport is the direct flight which takes 50 min.
Yes, the driving distance between Amsterdam Centraal Station to Dortmund Airport (DTM) is 248 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Dortmund Airport (DTM).
KLM offers flights from Amsterdam Schiphol Airport to Dusseldorf Airport.
There are 95+ hotels available in Dortmund Airport (DTM). Prices start at €87 per night.

- Distance: 209.3 km
- Duration: 3h 18m
What companies run services between Amsterdam Centraal Station, Netherlands and Dortmund Airport (DTM), Germany?
You can take a train from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Dortmund Airport (DTM) via Oberhausen Hbf, Dortmund Hbf, and Dortmund Hbf in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Dortmund central bus station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €18 - €22 and the journey takes 6h 10m.

- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Amsterdam Schiphol to Dusseldorf
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €600

Dutch Railways (NS) is the main passenger railway operator in the Netherlands. Founded in 1938, NS connects all major cities in the Netherlands, and offers night trains, international trains, Intercity direct, and trains to and from the airport. NS International is the international subsidiary of NS; their services include high-speed trains such as Thalys, ICE International, Eurostar and TGV, to major European hubs including Paris, London, Brussels, Berlin, Cologne, Frankfurt and Lille.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €19 - €45
- Website
- Dutch Railways (NS)
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €19 - €27
- 1st Class
- €30 - €45
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13 - €30
- Website
- Dutch Railways (NS)
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €13 - €19
- 1st Class
- €22 - €30
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13 - €30
- Website
- Dutch Railways (NS)
- Book at
- Netherlands Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- €13 - €18
- 1st Class
- €21 - €30

- Phone
- 0180 6 9 27 37 27
- info@eurobahn.de
- Website
- eurobahn.de
Train from Oberhausen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €3 - €5
- Website
- Eurobahn
Train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Holzwickede
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5 - €8
- Website
- Eurobahn

Deutsche Bahn’s regional network is made up of IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional-Express), RB (Regionalbahn) and S-Bahn trains. Ticket prices are fixed and there’s no seat reservations – just turn up, buy a ticket and jump on the next train. All regional trains depart regularly and connect to local and long-distance services.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 311682904
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Oberhausen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8 - €12
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regional

- Phone
- 0800 223 5546
- Website
- abellio.de
Train from Oberhausen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Abellio NRW
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Abellio NRW

- Phone
- 0800 223 5546
- Website
- abellio.de
Train from Oberhausen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Abellio

- Phone
- 0221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Oberhausen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11 - €14
- Website
- National Express Rail

German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Oberhausen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €17 - €24
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24 - €35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Amsterdam Centraal to Hamm
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €50 - €75
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn

- Phone
- 069 450099650
- Kundenservice-Linie10@vias-online.de
- Website
- vias-online.de
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Oberhausen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- VIAS Rail GmbH

One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Dortmund central bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €18 - €22
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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The best way to get from Amsterdam Centraal Station to Amsterdam Schiphol Airport is to train which takes 13 min and costs €6 - €13.