What is the cheapest way to get from Hanover to Dortmund?

The cheapest way to get from Hanover to Dortmund is to rideshare which costs €3 - €17 and takes 2h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hanover to Dortmund?

The fastest way to get from Hanover to Dortmund is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs €18 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Hanover and Dortmund?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hanover central bus station station and arriving at Dortmund central bus station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Hanover and Dortmund?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Hannover Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Dortmund Hbf. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 39m.

How far is it from Hanover to Dortmund?

The distance between Hanover and Dortmund is 206 km. The road distance is 210.7 km.

How do I travel from Hanover to Dortmund without a car?

The best way to get from Hanover to Dortmund without a car is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs €18 - €50.

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

The train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbf takes 1h 39m including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.

Where do I catch the Hanover to Dortmund bus from?

Hanover to Dortmund bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Hanover central bus station.

Where do I catch the Hanover to Dortmund train from?

Hanover to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Hanover to Dortmund?

The best way to get from Hanover to Dortmund is to train which takes 1h 39m and costs €18 - €50. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €21 and takes 2h 30m.

Where does the Hanover to Dortmund bus arrive?

Hanover to Dortmund bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dortmund central bus station.

Where does the Hanover to Dortmund train arrive?

Hanover to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.

Can I drive from Hanover to Dortmund?

Yes, the driving distance between Hanover to Dortmund is 211 km. It takes approximately 1h 48m to drive from Hanover to Dortmund.

How do I get a train ticket from Hanover to Dortmund?

Book your Hanover to Dortmund train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Hanover to Dortmund?

Book your Hanover to Dortmund bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Dortmund?

There are 1258+ hotels available in Dortmund.

Can I share a ride from Hanover to Dortmund?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Hanover and Dortmund. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Hanover to Dortmund - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and rideshare

There are 4 ways to get from Hanover to Dortmund by train, bus, car, or rideshare

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbf10 / ...
1h 39m
€18–50
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Hanover to Dortmund212.4 km
2h 25m
€3–17
Bus
1. Take the bus from Hanover central bus station to Dortmund central bus stationN1361 / ...
2h 30m
€12–21
Drive 210.7 km
1. Drive from Hanover to Dortmund210.7 km
1h 48m
€30–43

Hanover to Dortmund by train

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Distance: 206 km
Duration: 1h 39m

What companies run services between Hanover, Germany and Dortmund, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €18–50 and the journey takes 1h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Hanover central bus station to Dortmund central bus station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €12–21 and the journey takes 2h 30m. Two other operators also service this route.

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