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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Dortmund is to bus which costs €55 - €140 and takes 24h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rome to Dortmund is to fly and train which takes 5h 44m and costs €85 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Dortmund?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Dortmund station. However, there are services departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Dortmund central bus station via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Rome and Dortmund?

No, there is no direct train from Rome to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Dortmund Hbf via Milano Centrale, Arth-Goldau and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h.

How far is it from Rome to Dortmund?

The distance between Rome and Dortmund is 1236 km. The road distance is 1445.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Rome to Dortmund without a car is to train which takes 15h and costs €150 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Rome to Dortmund, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Dortmund bus from?

Rome to Dortmund bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where do I catch the Rome to Dortmund train from?

Rome to Dortmund train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Roma Termini station.

Train or bus from Rome to Dortmund?

The best way to get from Rome to Dortmund is to train which takes 15h and costs €150 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €140 and takes 24h 30m.

Where does the Rome to Dortmund bus arrive?

Rome to Dortmund bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.

Where does the Rome to Dortmund train arrive?

Rome to Dortmund train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Rome to Dortmund?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Dortmund is 1446 km. It takes approximately 13h 21m to drive from Rome to Dortmund.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Dortmund?

There are 1267+ hotels available in Dortmund.

Rome to Dortmund - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Rome to Dortmund by plane, train, train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, car, or car train

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

Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane FCO - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Dortmund Hbftrain
5h 44m
€88–266
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus 510 / ...
2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Dortmund central bus stationbus N537
24h 30m
€56–133
Train
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Milano Centraletrain Fr / ...
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Arth-Goldautrain Ec
3. Take the train from Arth-Goldau to Basel SBBtrain Ec
4. Take the train from Basel SBB to Dortmund Hbftrain 43
15h
€154–412
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Roma Termini Giolitti to Pescarabus
2. Take the bus from Pescara to Frankfurtbus
3. Take the train from Frankfurt(Main)Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain Ice
22h 40m
€137–235
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Roma Tiburtina to Muenchen Hbfnighttrain En
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain 47 / ...
21h 21m
€259–425
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane FCO - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain
6h 20m
€80–305
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane FCO - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dortmund Hbftrain
7h 4m
€73–243
Drive 1,445.8 km
1. Drive from Rome to Dortmundcar 1,445.8 km
13h 21m
€221–319
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Rome to Villach Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Villach Hbf to Düsseldorf Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Düsseldorf Hbf to Dortmundcar
14h 26m
€229–1,187

Rome to Dortmund by train

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Distance: 1,236.4 km
Duration: 5h 44m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Dortmund, Germany?

You can take a train from Roma Termini to Dortmund Hbf via Milano Centrale, Arth-Goldau, and Basel SBB in around 15h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Dortmund central bus station via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station in around 24h 30m.

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