There are 5 ways to get from Essen to Dortmund Airport (DTM) by train, bus, taxi or car
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Recommended option
Train, bus • 1h 24m
Cheapest option
Train • 1h 37m
17€ - 30€
3 alternative options
Train, bus via Essen Hauptbahnhof • 1h 48m
Taxi • 36 min
110€ - 140€
Drive • 36 min
5€ - 8€
Essen to Dortmund Airport (DTM) by train and bus
The journey time between Essen and Dortmund Airport (DTM) is around 56 min and covers a distance of around 47 km. The fastest journey normally takes 46 min. Operated by Abellio, Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, ABELLIO Rail NRW GmbH and others, the Essen to Dortmund Airport (DTM) service departs from Essen Hbf and arrives in Dortmund Airport/Terminal. Typically 126 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
Route overview
First and last service
The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Essen to Dortmund Airport (DTM) train and bus schedules
Departing Tuesday
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Deutsche Bahn Regional
Deutsche Bahn Regional
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Last updated: 13 Jun 2021
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Questions & Answers
The most affordable way to get from Essen to Dortmund Airport (DTM) is to drive, which costs 5€ - 8€ 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.
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 and bus which takes 1h 24m and costs .
It takes approximately 1h 24m to get from Essen to Dortmund Airport (DTM), including transfers.
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).
There are 95+ hotels available in Dortmund Airport (DTM). Prices start at 75€ per night.
- Distance: 42.2 km
- Duration: 1h 24m
What companies run services between Essen, Germany and Dortmund Airport (DTM), Germany?
You can take a train from Essen to Dortmund Airport (DTM) via Dortmund Hbf, Holzwickede, and Holzwickede, Holzwickede Bf in around 1h 37m.
- Phone
- 0800 223 5546
- Website
- abellio.de
Train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Abellio
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
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 15€ - 21€
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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- Phone
- 0800 223 5546
- Website
- abellio.de
Train from Essen Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- Abellio NRW
Train from Essen Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- Abellio NRW
- Phone
- 0800 2235546
- Website
- abellio.de
Train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- ABELLIO Rail
- Phone
- 0221 13 999 444
- Website
- nationalexpress.de
Train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 8€ - 11€
- Website
- National Express Rail
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 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- 6€ - 9€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
- Phone
- 0180 6 9 27 37 27
- info@eurobahn.de
- Website
- eurobahn.de
Train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 2€ - 4€
- Website
- Eurobahn
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Holzwickede
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 1€ - 2€
- Website
- Eurobahn
Deutsche Bahn’s high-speed InterCity (IC) trains connect cities within Germany. They’re a popular way to travel as they’re faster than Deutsche Bahn’s regional trains and offer a frequent, fast service. All IC trains have first and second class carriages, power sockets and toilets, and most have a bistro cafe or restaurant. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 50€
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Austria's national railway system is not only punctual, reliable and efficient, but offers free wifi to boot. Choose from high-speed intercity Railjet trains, overnight Nightjet trains and regional services such as Cityjet. ÖBB also operates international routes that connect cities in Austria with adjacent European countries including Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Slovenia. If you're planning to be in Austria for a while, consider the ÖBB Vorteilscard, an annual railcard that offers discounts on routes within Austria and in neighbouring countries.
Contact Details
Train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 5€ - 8€
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixtrain.com
Train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 4€ - 6€
- Website
- Flixtrain
- Phone
- +32 70 66 77 88
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- 35€ - 70€
- Website
- Thalys
- Standard
- 35€ - 55€
- Comfort
- 45€ - 65€
- Premium
- 50€ - 70€
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- 15€ - 28€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
- 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
- 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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