What is the best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Dortmund?
Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains, Buses and Carpool to Dortmund from Frankfurt am Main Airport. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 2 available companies to find your perfect trip!
What is the cheapest way to reach Dortmund from Frankfurt am Main Airport?
You can reach Dortmund with just £13 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.
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Deutsche Bahn3h 50m019:59Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station23:49DortmundCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 15/12/2025 19:59:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 15/12/2025 23:49:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 47m023:40Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station03:27DortmundCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 15/12/2025 23:40:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 16/12/2025 03:27:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 47m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 22m004:59Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station07:21DortmundCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 15/12/2025 04:59:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 15/12/2025 07:21:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 22m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 15m007:59Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station12:14DortmundCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 15/12/2025 07:59:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 15/12/2025 12:14:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
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FlixBus3h 40m005:35Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport09:15DortmundCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 15/12/2025 05:35:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 15/12/2025 09:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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FlixBus4h 35m010:25Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport15:00DortmundCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 15/12/2025 10:25:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 15/12/2025 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
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Cheapest Buses Monday
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FlixBus3h 40m005:35Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport09:15DortmundCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 19/12/2025 05:35:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 19/12/2025 09:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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FlixBus3h 45m022:20Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport02:05DortmundCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 19/12/2025 22:20:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 20/12/2025 02:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
Cheapest Buses Friday
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Deutsche Bahn3h 48m023:40Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station03:28DortmundCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 20/12/2025 23:40:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 21/12/2025 03:28:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 48m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 18m007:41Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station11:59DortmundCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 20/12/2025 07:41:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 20/12/2025 11:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 18m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 21m009:38Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station13:59DortmundCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 20/12/2025 09:38:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 20/12/2025 13:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 21m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 20m011:39Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station15:59DortmundCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 20/12/2025 11:39:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 20/12/2025 15:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
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FlixBus3h 40m005:35Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport09:15DortmundCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 20/12/2025 05:35:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 20/12/2025 09:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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FlixBus4h 35m010:25Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport15:00DortmundCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 20/12/2025 10:25:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 20/12/2025 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
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FlixBus3h 45m022:20Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport02:05DortmundCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 20/12/2025 22:20:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 21/12/2025 02:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
Cheapest Trains Saturday
Cheapest Buses Saturday
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FlixBus3h 40m005:35Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport09:15DortmundCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 21/12/2025 05:35:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 21/12/2025 09:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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FlixBus4h 35m010:25Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport15:00DortmundCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 21/12/2025 10:25:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 21/12/2025 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
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FlixBus3h 45m022:20Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport02:05DortmundCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 21/12/2025 22:20:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 22/12/2025 02:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
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What are the fastest trips from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Dortmund?
You can get to Dortmund from Frankfurt am Main Airport in just 2h 22m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.
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Deutsche Bahn2h 22m004:59Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station07:21DortmundCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 15/12/2025 04:59:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 15/12/2025 07:21:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 22m
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Deutsche Bahn2h 49m023:25Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station02:14DortmundCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 15/12/2025 23:25:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 16/12/2025 02:14:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 49m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 47m023:40Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station03:27DortmundCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 15/12/2025 23:40:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 16/12/2025 03:27:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 47m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 50m019:59Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station23:49DortmundCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 15/12/2025 19:59:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 15/12/2025 23:49:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 50m
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FlixBus3h 40m005:35Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport09:15DortmundCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 15/12/2025 05:35:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 15/12/2025 09:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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FlixBus4h 35m010:25Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport15:00DortmundCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 15/12/2025 10:25:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 15/12/2025 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
Fastest Trains Monday
Fastest Buses Monday
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FlixBus3h 40m005:35Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport09:15DortmundCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 19/12/2025 05:35:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 19/12/2025 09:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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FlixBus3h 45m022:20Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport02:05DortmundCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 19/12/2025 22:20:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 20/12/2025 02:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
Fastest Buses Friday
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FlixBus3h 40m005:35Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport09:15DortmundCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 20/12/2025 05:35:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 20/12/2025 09:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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FlixBus3h 45m022:20Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport02:05DortmundCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 20/12/2025 22:20:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 21/12/2025 02:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
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FlixBus4h 35m010:25Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport15:00DortmundCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 20/12/2025 10:25:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 20/12/2025 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
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Deutsche Bahn3h 48m023:40Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station03:28DortmundCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 20/12/2025 23:40:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 21/12/2025 03:28:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 48m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 18m007:41Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station11:59DortmundCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 20/12/2025 07:41:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 20/12/2025 11:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 18m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 20m011:39Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station15:59DortmundCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 20/12/2025 11:39:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 20/12/2025 15:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 20m
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Deutsche Bahn4h 21m009:38Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport Train Station13:59DortmundCentral Station0EconomyA Train from Deutsche Bahn goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 20/12/2025 09:38:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 20/12/2025 13:59:00. 50 Economy ticket for £21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 21m
Fastest Buses Saturday
Fastest Trains Saturday
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FlixBus3h 40m005:35Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport09:15DortmundCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 21/12/2025 05:35:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 21/12/2025 09:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
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FlixBus3h 45m022:20Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport02:05DortmundCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 21/12/2025 22:20:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 22/12/2025 02:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 45m
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FlixBus4h 35m010:25Frankfurt am Main AirportFrankfurt am Main Airport15:00DortmundCentral Station0EconomyA Bus from FlixBus goes from Frankfurt am Main Airport, Frankfurt am Main Airport (Germany) at 21/12/2025 10:25:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 21/12/2025 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 35m
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Here you will find all operators and timetables for a
Bus from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Dortmund
What are the most popular stations in Frankfurt am Main Airport and Dortmund?
In Frankfurt am Main Airport, you will usually depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport or Frankfurt am Main Airport Train Station, while in Dortmund you will be arriving at Central Station, West Train Station or Asseln Mitte Train Station, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.
How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience
Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Dortmund from Frankfurt am Main Airport? With 5 connections between 2 Train, Bus and Carpool operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.
Look for the lowest price
Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Dortmund, you can pay as low as £13 with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.Travel duration
Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from Deutsche Bahn: you will get to Dortmund in just 2h 22m.Comfort makes all the difference
You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Frankfurt am Main Airport and Dortmund are Deutsche Bahn and FlixBus, but be sure to check what they have to offer!Save money with deals, and always compare
One last tip? Even if you live in Frankfurt am Main Airport and Dortmund is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Kelsterbach or to Dortmund Airport, and look at flights from , and landing at Dortmund Airport. Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!Which companies offer a trip from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Dortmund?
The most popular companies between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Dortmund, are Deutsche Bahn and FlixBus. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.
Bus companies: FlixBus
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn
All you need to know when you travel from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Dortmund
Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Dortmund. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.
FAQs about the trip from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Dortmund
How can I reach Dortmund from Frankfurt am Main Airport?
Every day, there are on average 5 connections between Train, Bus and Carpool, with which you can get to Dortmund from Frankfurt am Main Airport.
How far is Dortmund from Frankfurt am Main Airport?
The distance between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Dortmund is 181.3 km.
What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Frankfurt am Main Airport and Dortmund?
Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance.
On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 5 kgs of CO2, a train 6 kgs, a car 31 kgs, and a flight 45 kgs.
What is the cheapest mode of transport from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Dortmund?
You can get to Dortmund with just £13 by taking a Train from Deutsche Bahn.
What is the fastest way to get from Frankfurt am Main Airport to Dortmund?
While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Dortmund in just 2h 22m with a Train from Deutsche Bahn.
More routes to Frankfurt am Main Airport and to Dortmund
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