Cheapest€18.88
- VPE VP346106:405h 39m12:19Nurnberg ZOBDortmund ZOB
Door to door 6h 23mCO2 10.7 kgChanges 0Changeable for a fee
Traveling from Nuremberg to Dortmund costs €18.88 at the cheapest and takes 3h 27m door to door at the fastest, across 2 modes and 10 operators. The route covers 395 km. Cheapest is by Coach, fastest is by Train.
At a glance
- Distance
- 395 km
- Fastest
- 3h 27m
- Average
- 5h
- Services per day
- 30
- Cheapest
- €18.88
- CO2 per passenger
- 11.8 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 | 3h 27m | 2h 43m | 44m | €53.14 | 13.0 kg | 15 |
| Coach | 5h 56m | 5h 12m | 44m | €22.73 | 10.7 kg | 15 |
- 3h 27mFastest, by Train
- €22.73Cheapest, by Coach
- 10.7 kgLowest CO2, by Coach
- 395 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€55.89
- European Sleeper ES950516:442h 43m19:27Nurnberg HauptbahnhofDortmund Hauptbahnhof
Door to door 3h 27mCO2 13.0 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 AG1 changes | ICE 724 | 08:00 | 12:48 | 4h 48m |
| FlixBus-eudirect | FlixBus 037 | 08:26 | 15:12 | 6h 57m |
| DB Fernverkehr AG1 changes | ICE 682 | 08:31 | 13:19 | 4h 48m |
| DB Fernverkehr AG2 changes | ICE 682 | 08:31 | 13:11 | 4h 40m |
| DB Fernverkehr AG1 changes | ICE 722 | 09:14 | 13:46 | 4h 32m |
| DB Fernverkehr AG1 changes | ICE 880 | 09:29 | 14:00 | 4h 35m |
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 Nuremberg to Dortmund | 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 | FriSep 25 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coach | €40.33 | €40.88 | €27.68 | €26.58 | €28.23 | €37.58 | €27.68 | €29.88 | €25.48 | €22.73 | €23.83 | €23.28 | €28.23 | €22.73 |
| Train | €97.14 | €89.99 | €64.14 | €69.64 | €66.34 | €85.59 | €61.94 | €66.89 | €58.64 | €55.34 | €53.14 | €62.49 | €66.89 | €53.69 |
Cheapest day: 2026-09-29 · €18.88
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Where to stay in Dortmund
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When to book Nuremberg to Dortmund
The same search run across the whole booking window, so the shape of the curve is visible rather than described.
- €23.8390 days
- €15.0360 days
- €16.1345 days
- €18.3330 days
- €21.0821 days
- €22.7314 days
- €27.687 days
- €27.683 days
- €40.331 days
- Cheapest lead time
- Fares bottom out around 60 days ahead, at €15.03.
- How much it moves
- The gap between the cheapest and most expensive lead time is 168 percent. The most expensive point is €40.33, 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.
- €25.48Sun
- €22.73Mon
- €23.83Tue
- €23.28Wed
- €28.23Thu
- €22.73Fri
- €29.88Sat
How the fare moves month by month
The same journey priced on the fifteenth of each of the next six months.
- €26.58Sep
- €19.98Oct
- €17.78Nov
- €18.33Dec
- €17.78Jan
- €16.13Feb
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 395 km against 343 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 Nuremberg 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.
Nuremberg
Rail
- Nurnberg Hauptbahnhof
- Nürnberg Hbf
- Nuremberg Hgbf
Bus
- Nurnberg ZOB
- Central bus station Nuremberg
Air
- NUE
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 | €19.43 | 5h 55m | 72 km/h | Changeable | Power outlets, Restrooms, Wi-Fi |
 bodo Verkehrsverbund | €19.98 | 5h 56m | 72 km/h | Changeable | Power outlets, Restrooms, Wi-Fi |
 DB Fernverkehr | €42.14 | 3h 27m | 140 km/h | Refundable | Power outlets, Wi-Fi |
 European Sleeper | €43.79 | 3h 27m | 140 km/h | Refundable | Power outlets, Sleeper berths, Wi-Fi |
 FlixBus | €19.98 | 5h 55m | 72 km/h | Changeable | Power outlets, Restrooms, Wi-Fi |
 Nmbs/sncb | €44.89 | 3h 27m | 140 km/h | Refundable | Power outlets, Wi-Fi |
 NVBW | €19.98 | 5h 56m | 72 km/h | Changeable | Power outlets, Restrooms, Wi-Fi |
 SBB | €45.99 | 3h 27m | 140 km/h | Refundable | Power outlets, Wi-Fi |
 SNCF | €43.79 | 3h 27m | 140 km/h | Refundable | Power outlets, Wi-Fi |
 VPE | €18.88 | 5h 55m | 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 | €14.00 | 74% |
| Taxes | €1.40 | 7% |
| Supplier fees | €1.49 | 8% |
| Our service fee | €1.99 | 11% |
| Total you pay | €18.88 | 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 Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg to Dortmund?
The fastest journey from Nuremberg to Dortmund takes 3h 27m door to door, of which 2h 43m is spent moving, on the Train. Most services take around 5h, 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 Nuremberg to Dortmund?
The cheapest fare from Nuremberg to Dortmund is €18.88, checked on September 29, 2026. A typical fare across the next three weeks is €49.21. 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 Nuremberg to Dortmund?
The cheapest way from Nuremberg to Dortmund is by Coach, at €22.73 for one passenger on September 29, 2026. That journey takes 5h 56m 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 Nuremberg to Dortmund?
The fastest way from Nuremberg to Dortmund is by Train, at 3h 27m door to door. Only 2h 43m 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 €53.14.
When should I book Nuremberg to Dortmund?
Fares from Nuremberg to Dortmund bottom out around 60 days before departure, at €15.03. Across the whole booking window the gap between the cheapest and the most expensive lead time is 168 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 Nuremberg to Dortmund?
Monday is the cheapest day to depart from Nuremberg to Dortmund, at €22.73. 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 Nuremberg to Dortmund?
February is the cheapest of the next 6 months to travel from Nuremberg to Dortmund, at €16.13 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 Nuremberg to Dortmund?
10 operators sell services from Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg to Dortmund?
Every service we sell from Nuremberg to Dortmund is direct, with around 30 departures a day and a fastest journey of 3h 27m 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 Nuremberg to Dortmund produce?
Traveling from Nuremberg to Dortmund by Coach produces about 10.7 kg of CO2 per passenger, the lowest of any mode on this corridor. The same journey by Train produces about 13.0 kg, roughly 1 times as much for one passenger.
Which station or terminal do services from Nuremberg to Dortmund use?
Services from Nuremberg to Dortmund by Train leave from Nurnberg Hauptbahnhof 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 Nuremberg to Dortmund?
10 of the 10 operators we sell from Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg to Dortmund on September 11, 2026: 395 km of route against 343 km in a straight line, 30 services a day, 10 operators, a cheapest fare of €18.88, and 3h 27m 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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