There are 6 ways to get from Essen to Dortmund Airport (DTM) by train, bus, taxi 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, bus via Dortmund Hbf
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Take the train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
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Take the bus from Dortmund Hbf to Dortmund Airport
Bus
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Take the bus from Essen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
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Take the bus from Dortmund Hbf to Dortmund Airport
Train, bus
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Take the train from Essen Hbf to Unna, Bahnhof
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Take the bus from Unna, Bahnhof to Dortmund Airport
Taxi
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Take a taxi from Essen to Dortmund Airport (DTM)
Drive
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Drive from Essen to Dortmund Airport (DTM)
Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Essen to Dortmund Airport (DTM) is to drive, which costs €5 - €9 and takes 36 min.
The quickest way to get from Essen to Dortmund Airport (DTM) is to taxi which costs €110 - €140 and takes 36 min.
No, there is no direct bus from Essen to Dortmund Airport (DTM). However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf and arriving at Dortmund Airport via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 16m.
The distance between Essen and Dortmund Airport (DTM) is 42 km. The road distance is 47.2 km.
The best way to get from Essen to Dortmund Airport (DTM) without a car is to train which takes 59 min and costs €11 - €14.
It takes approximately 59 min to get from Essen to Dortmund Airport (DTM), including transfers.
Essen to Dortmund Airport (DTM) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen Hbf station.
The best way to get from Essen to Dortmund Airport (DTM) is to train which takes 59 min and costs €11 - €14. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 1h 16m.
Essen to Dortmund Airport (DTM) bus services, operated by Dortmunder Stadtwerke Bus, arrive at Dortmund Airport station.
Yes, the driving distance between Essen to Dortmund Airport (DTM) is 47 km. It takes approximately 36 min to drive from Essen to Dortmund Airport (DTM).

- Distance: 42.2 km
- Duration: 59 min
What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Dortmund Airport (DTM), Germany?
National Express operates a train from Essen Hbf to Holzwickede every 2 hours. Tickets cost €11 - €14 and the journey takes 46 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Essen to Dortmund Airport (DTM) via Dortmund Hbf in around 1h 16m.

- Phone
- 0221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Essen Hbf to Holzwickede
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11 - €14
- Website
- National Express Rail
Train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8 - €11
- Website
- National Express Rail
Train from Essen Hbf to Unna, Bahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12 - €16
- 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 Essen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15 - €21
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn

- Phone
- +49 209 1584-0
- info@vrr.de
- Website
- vrr.de
Train from Essen Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2
- Website
- VRR

- Phone
- 0800 2235546
- Website
- abellio.de
Train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Website
- ABELLIO Rail

- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixtrain.com
Train from Essen central station to Dortmund central station
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €4 - €6
- Website
- Flixtrain
- Website
- bus-und-bahn.de
Bus from Dortmund Hbf to Dortmund Airport/Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- bus-und-bahn.de

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 Essen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5 - €7
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

- Phone
- +359 2 8120810
- operations@eurolines.bg
- Website
- karat-s.com
Bus from Essen Central Bus Station to Dortmund Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30 - €45
- Website
- Karat-S

- Phone
- 01806/504030
- Website
- vku-online.de
Bus from Unna, Bahnhof to Dortmund Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Verkehrsgesellschaft Kreis Unna mbH
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Estimated price
- €110 - €140
Trans-Port-Essen
- Phone
- +49 201/706090
- Website
- trans-port-essen.de
Taxi Essen
- Phone
- +49 201 8 66 54
- Website
- taxiessen.de
Taxi e.G.
- Phone
- +49 201 238383
- Website
- taxiessen.de
Taxi Arnu
- Phone
- +49 1590 6426696
- Website
- taxi-arnu.de
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