Cheapest€13.93
- VPE VP317306:403h 51m10:31Mannheim ZOBDortmund ZOB
Door to door 4h 35mCO2 7.3 kgChanges 0Changeable for a fee
Traveling from Mannheim to Dortmund costs €13.93 at the cheapest and takes 2h 38m door to door at the fastest, across 2 modes and 10 operators. The route covers 272 km. Cheapest is by Coach, fastest is by Train.
At a glance
- Distance
- 272 km
- Fastest
- 2h 38m
- Average
- 3h 42m
- Services per day
- 30
- Cheapest
- €13.93
- CO2 per passenger
- 8.2 kg
Every way to make this journey
Journey times below are door to door, so they include getting to the terminal and away from it at the other end. Fares are the cheapest we currently sell on September 29, 2026.
| Mode | Door to door | Moving | At the ends | From | CO2 | Per day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Train | 2h 39m | 1h 55m | 44m | €37.19 | 9.0 kg | 15 |
| Coach | 4h 21m | 3h 37m | 44m | €16.68 | 7.3 kg | 15 |
- 2h 39mFastest, by Train
- €16.68Cheapest, by Coach
- 7.3 kgLowest CO2, by Coach
- 272 kmDistance traveled
The cheapest and the fastest on September 29, 2026
Two journeys we can sell today, with the service number each operator files them under.
Fastest€38.84
- Nmbs/sncb N605511:301h 55m13:25Mannheim HbfDortmund Hauptbahnhof
Door to door 2h 39mCO2 9.0 kgChanges 0Refundable
Today's real departures
Live from the operators' own published timetables, through the open transit feeds they publish. Times and services are real. Fares are modeled until our booking connectors are live.
| Operator | Service | Departs | Arrives | Takes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB Fernverkehr AGdirect | ICE 612 | 08:34 | 11:21 | 2h 47m |
| DB Fernverkehr AGdirect | ICE 1010 | 09:07 | 11:50 | 2h 43m |
| DB Fernverkehr AG1 changes | ICE 200 | 09:33 | 12:21 | 2h 48m |
| DB Fernverkehr AGdirect | ICE 610 | 10:34 | 13:21 | 2h 47m |
| DB Fernverkehr AGdirect | ICE 918 | 11:07 | 13:50 | 2h 43m |
| DB Fernverkehr AG1 changes | ICE 108 | 11:33 | 14:21 | 2h 48m |
Prices over the next three weeks
Live from our own engine, refreshed on every request. The cheapest days for each way of traveling are marked.
| Cheapest fare by mode and day for Mannheim to Dortmund | FriSep 11 | SatSep 12 | SunSep 13 | MonSep 14 | TueSep 15 | WedSep 16 | ThuSep 17 | FriSep 18 | SatSep 19 | SunSep 20 | MonSep 21 | TueSep 22 | WedSep 23 | ThuSep 24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coach | €28.78 | €28.78 | €24.38 | €19.98 | €19.43 | €20.53 | €22.18 | €20.53 | €21.63 | €18.88 | €16.68 | €17.23 | €17.23 | €17.78 |
| Train | €66.34 | €67.44 | €50.94 | €44.89 | €48.74 | €45.99 | €48.19 | €43.24 | €46.54 | €41.04 | €38.84 | €37.19 | €43.79 | €39.39 |
Cheapest day: 2026-09-29 · €13.93
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Where to stay in Dortmund
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When to book Mannheim to Dortmund
The same search run across the whole booking window, so the shape of the curve is visible rather than described.
- €14.4890 days
- €11.7360 days
- €13.3845 days
- €14.4830 days
- €17.2321 days
- €17.7814 days
- €22.187 days
- €24.383 days
- €28.781 days
- Cheapest lead time
- Fares bottom out around 60 days ahead, at €11.73.
- How much it moves
- The gap between the cheapest and most expensive lead time is 145 percent. The most expensive point is €28.78, 1 days out.
- What that means
- Today sits inside the cheap window, which closes about 60 days before departure. Waiting from here has usually cost money on this corridor rather than saved it.
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Which departure day costs least
Median cheapest fare for each weekday, taken across the next three weeks of real prices.
- €18.88Sun
- €16.68Mon
- €17.23Tue
- €17.23Wed
- €17.78Thu
- €20.53Fri
- €21.63Sat
How the fare moves month by month
The same journey priced on the fifteenth of each of the next six months.
- €19.43Sep
- €15.03Oct
- €13.38Nov
- €13.93Dec
- €13.38Jan
- €12.28Feb
The route
What the journey actually looks like
Direct or connecting, how far the route really runs, and what happens when a connection is missed.
- How far it really runs
- The route covers 272 km against 236 km in a straight line, a detour of 15 percent. Track and road geometry account for the difference.
- First and last departure
- The first service of the day leaves Mannheim at 06:15 and the last at 17:29, across 15 departures. The return direction keeps its own timetable, so the times back are not these times reversed.
Where you leave from and where you arrive
The stations, airports and ports each mode on this corridor actually uses.
Mannheim
Rail
- Mannheim Hbf
- Mannheim-Seckenheim
- Mannheim-Pfingstberg
Bus
- Mannheim ZOB
- Berliner Platz
Ferry
- Mannheim 1
- Gondoletta
Dortmund
Rail
- Dortmund Hauptbahnhof
- Dortmund Hbf
- Dortmund-Asseln
Bus
- Dortmund ZOB
- DO-Lütgendortmund
Air
- DTM
The fare from DTM into Dortmund is the one price on this trip we cannot show you, because it is not ours.
Getting from DTM into Dortmund
A price agreed before you fly, a driver at arrivals, and a car big enough for the bags.
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Who runs this route
Speed, flexibility and what is on board. Nothing here is a rating, because we have not earned one.
| Operator | From | Fastest | Typical speed | Flexibility | On board |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 BlaBlaCar | €14.48 | 4h 20m | 72 km/h | Changeable | Power outlets, Restrooms, Wi-Fi |
 bodo Verkehrsverbund | €15.03 | 4h 20m | 72 km/h | Changeable | Power outlets, Restrooms, Wi-Fi |
 DB Fernverkehr | €29.49 | 2h 38m | 140 km/h | Refundable | Power outlets, Wi-Fi |
 European Sleeper | €31.14 | 2h 38m | 140 km/h | Refundable | Power outlets, Sleeper berths, Wi-Fi |
 FlixBus | €15.03 | 4h 20m | 72 km/h | Changeable | Power outlets, Restrooms, Wi-Fi |
 Nmbs/sncb | €31.69 | 2h 38m | 140 km/h | Refundable | Power outlets, Wi-Fi |
 NVBW | €15.03 | 4h 20m | 72 km/h | Changeable | Power outlets, Restrooms, Wi-Fi |
 SBB | €32.24 | 2h 38m | 140 km/h | Refundable | Power outlets, Wi-Fi |
 SNCF | €30.59 | 2h 38m | 140 km/h | Refundable | Power outlets, Wi-Fi |
 VPE | €13.93 | 4h 21m | 72 km/h | Changeable | Power outlets, Restrooms, Wi-Fi |
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What the fare is made of
Every part of the total, so the number at checkout is the number here.
| Part | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Operator fare | €9.50 | 68% |
| Taxes | €0.95 | 7% |
| Supplier fees | €1.49 | 11% |
| Our service fee | €1.99 | 14% |
| Total you pay | €13.93 | 100% |
Check-in is at three and you will be in Dortmund well before then. Lockers are not something we run.
Baggage storage near Dortmund Hauptbahnhof
Most of the points near Dortmund Hauptbahnhof open before the first train and close after the last one.
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Questions about Mannheim to Dortmund
The questions people actually ask about this trip, answered from the same prices and times the page above is built on rather than written once and left to go stale.
How long does it take to get from Mannheim to Dortmund?
The fastest journey from Mannheim to Dortmund takes 2h 38m door to door, of which 1h 55m is spent moving, on the Train. Most services take around 3h 42m, because that average includes slower stopping services and journeys with a connection. Times include reaching the terminal and leaving it at the far end.
How much does it cost to travel from Mannheim to Dortmund?
The cheapest fare from Mannheim to Dortmund is €13.93, checked on September 29, 2026. A typical fare across the next three weeks is €34.91. Both figures are the total for one passenger, including taxes, supplier fees and our service fee, so nothing is added at checkout.
What is the cheapest way to get from Mannheim to Dortmund?
The cheapest way from Mannheim to Dortmund is by Coach, at €16.68 for one passenger on September 29, 2026. That journey takes 4h 21m door to door. Cheaper is rarely faster on this corridor, and the comparison table on this page shows what each mode costs against what it saves.
What is the fastest way to get from Mannheim to Dortmund?
The fastest way from Mannheim to Dortmund is by Train, at 2h 39m door to door. Only 1h 55m of that is spent moving; the remaining 44m is reaching the terminal and leaving it at the far end. The cheapest fare on that mode is €37.19.
When should I book Mannheim to Dortmund?
Fares from Mannheim to Dortmund bottom out around 60 days before departure, at €11.73. Across the whole booking window the gap between the cheapest and the most expensive lead time is 145 percent, measured on September 29, 2026. Booking inside the last week has consistently cost more on this corridor.
Which day of the week is cheapest for Mannheim to Dortmund?
Monday is the cheapest day to depart from Mannheim to Dortmund, at €16.68. That is the median of 21 priced departure days across the next three weeks, checked on September 29, 2026. Shifting a departure by one day is usually worth more than shifting the booking by one week.
Which month is cheapest for Mannheim to Dortmund?
February is the cheapest of the next 6 months to travel from Mannheim to Dortmund, at €12.28 for one passenger. Each month is priced on its fifteenth, so the comparison is like for like rather than a mix of weekends and midweek departures.
Who runs service from Mannheim to Dortmund?
10 operators sell services from Mannheim to Dortmund across 2 modes: BlaBlaCar, bodo Verkehrsverbund, DB Fernverkehr, European Sleeper, FlixBus, Nmbs/sncb. Journey times, fares and fare conditions differ between them, and the operator table on this page compares all of them on speed, flexibility and what is provided on board.
Is there a direct service from Mannheim to Dortmund?
Every service we sell from Mannheim to Dortmund is direct, with around 30 departures a day and a fastest journey of 2h 38m door to door. No connection is needed, so there is no missed connection risk to plan around on this corridor.
How much CO2 does the journey from Mannheim to Dortmund produce?
Traveling from Mannheim to Dortmund by Coach produces about 7.3 kg of CO2 per passenger, the lowest of any mode on this corridor. The same journey by Train produces about 9.0 kg, roughly 1 times as much for one passenger.
Which station or terminal do services from Mannheim to Dortmund use?
Services from Mannheim to Dortmund by Train leave from Mannheim Hbf and arrive at Dortmund Hauptbahnhof. Allow about 44m in total for reaching the departure terminal and leaving the arrival one, which is already included in every door to door time on this page.
Can I change or refund a ticket from Mannheim to Dortmund?
10 of the 10 operators we sell from Mannheim to Dortmund allow a change or a refund. A change on a changeable fare costs €5.00. The operator table on this page names which is which, and the condition is shown again before you pay.
Where these numbers come from
Derived from service area No carrier record names this exact pair. The operators listed publish a service area covering both places at a distance their mode plausibly carries people, which is evidence that the corridor is served and not evidence of a specific service. Pages state which, because presenting the two as the same thing would be dishonest.
Schedules, seat counts and fares are generated by our own model until the supplier contracts are signed. Places, coordinates, operators, which operator serves which pair, and every distance are real. We would rather say that on every page than let a modeled number pass for a filed one.
Defined in full at Door to door, Fares, The booking window, Carbon, Distances
- On this page
- Every figure above was computed for Mannheim to Dortmund on September 10, 2026: 272 km of route against 236 km in a straight line, 30 services a day, 10 operators, a cheapest fare of €13.93, and 2h 38m door to door on the fastest mode. The return direction is computed separately and its numbers are not these numbers.
The bus is the simple part. What you do once you are in Dortmund is somebody else's catalog.
Things to do in Dortmund
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