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Trains from Dortmund to Essen

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Dortmund to Essen train information

Lowest train price

2 €

Distance

19 miles

Train companies

ICENational ExpressICFlixtrainRegionalbahnEurobahnEurostarRegional ExpressThalysVIAS Rail GmbHTrenitaliaNightjet
  • Search for your ticket on Gopili to see the different companies for your train between Dortmund and Essen. The services on board can change depending on the train company.

Best prices for Dortmund to Essen train tickets

ICE

8 departures / day

from

17 €

Eurostar

4 departures / day

from

20 €

Flixtrain

159 departures / day

from

2 €

National Express

37 departures / day

from

18 €

Dortmund - Essen prices calendar

Sun, Nov 085 €
Mon, Nov 095 €
Tue, Nov 105 €
Wed, Nov 115 €
Thu, Nov 124 €
Fri, Nov 134 €
Sat, Nov 143 €

Dortmund - Essen: the best time to book cheap trains

The table below shows the best prices found over the last six months depending on how much time in advance the train ticket is booked. Buying your train from Dortmund to Essen in advance can enable you to save money for your journey.

Cost of the train when booking in advance or at the last minute

Days before Departure · Price

90 days before29 €
60 days before25 €
30 days before7 €
15 days before5 €
7 days before4 €
3 days before5 €
Same day7 €

Best prices for the return journey