Biel/Bienne to Dortmund by train

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Overview: trains from Biel/Bienne to Dortmund

Find the key information for travelling by train from Biel/Bienne to Dortmund, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 01:21 View journey
Last train 23:46 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 6hr 12m View journey
Distance (km) 488
Trains / day 11 View all
Cheapest journey US$169.50 View journey
Avg journey time 7hr 55m
Train operators 14

Discover Biel/Bienne to Dortmund by train

Planning a train adventure from Biel/Bienne to Dortmund? To get started, check out our detailed guide to a seamless, enjoyable journey.

Cost of a train ticket between Biel/Bienne and Dortmund

The cheapest ticket price along this route is US$169.50. Fares naturally increase as the travel date approaches. A month out, expect prices run around , and a week out, fares can hit around on average. Tickets for this journey can be purchased 7 and a half months in advance.

What’s included in the price of a European train ticket

When booking with Rail Europe, you will be prompted to choose the class of service before checking out. We will automatically select the most affordable option. Choosing a more elevated class will increase the cost, but also often includes a number of other perks like elaborate dining menus and extra space. It's good to know that many train operators do include luggage, Wi-Fi and other basic amenities at no extra cost. Seat reservations and meals often do incur a further cost. You can review the terms of service of each type of ticket at checkout.

Biel/Bienne to Dortmund departure frequency and train timetable

With 11 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 1 hour and 17 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:16 and the last one is at 23:46. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 01:21, with the last one at 22:49.

Train travel time and distance from Biel/Bienne to Dortmund

Trains can complete this route in as little as 6 hours and 12 minutes. The total distance travelled is 488 kilometres.

How far in advance can you reserve train tickets between Biel/Bienne and Dortmund?

You can secure tickets for travel between Biel/Bienne and Dortmund up to 7 and a half months in advance. The earlier you book, the better the fares.

Making your Biel/Bienne to Dortmund travels smooth and enjoyable

Explore our wide range of help articles for a hassle-free journey and find travel ideas from our city guide: Dortmund.

FAQs about the train journey from Biel/Bienne to Dortmund

Want to know more about your journey from Biel/Bienne to Dortmund? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey between Biel/Bienne and Dortmund covers 488 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.