# Dortmund Airport Transfer Guide (DTM) How to get from Dortmund Airport into the city: airport express and shuttle buses, taxis with sample fares, and pre-booked transfers. **Airport:** DTM **City:** Dortmund **Country:** Germany **URL:** https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/dtm **Last updated:** 2026-10-27 Prices and transport schedules in this editorial guide are indicative. Confirm current public transport fares with the operator. Current transfer prices, availability and terms are shown in the live booking flow. ## Main Guide ### Quick answer Dortmund Airport (DTM) lists two ways into the region on its official pages: the airport express bus and the airport shuttle bus, plus taxis and pre-booked transfers. The airport express bus connects the airport directly with Dortmund Hauptbahnhof (the main station), and the airport shuttle bus connects it directly with Bahnhof Holzwickede. Both stations can be reached by regional and long-distance trains of Deutsche Bahn. A pre-booked private transfer is the door-to-door option; use the quote tool on this page for your route. The airport pages do not publish the distance or the journey time to the city centre, so this guide gives none for Dortmund itself. ### What actually happens after landing The airport's pages tell you where the buses and the taxis are, not what the arrivals hall looks like, so this guide does not describe the hall or baggage reclaim, and we did not find an official statement on baggage waiting times. What the pages do say is practical. The bus stops are directly in front of the terminal, on the departures level (Abflugebene, level 1). The taxi rank is at the arrivals level (Ankunftsebene), next to the east exit (Ausgang Ost). Decide before you land which option you will use, and tell your transfer provider if your flight changes. ### Transport options explained honestly **Airport express bus:** a direct bus link between the airport and Dortmund Hauptbahnhof. From the main station you can continue by train. **Airport shuttle bus:** a direct bus link between the airport and Bahnhof Holzwickede, which also has regional and long-distance train connections of Deutsche Bahn. **Local bus lines:** the airport page also lists line 490 (Dortmund-Aplerbeck), line 440 (Lütgendortmund/Horde) and line 57 (Bahnhof Unna). **Tickets:** the airport express bus and the airport shuttle bus are not part of the VRR tariff (Verkehrsverbund Rhein-Ruhr), so a separate ticket is needed. The airport page refers to bahn.de, vrr.de and bus-und-bahn.de for further information. It publishes no fares, journey times or frequencies for the buses, so we give none. **Taxi:** the taxi rank is at the arrivals level next to the east exit. Sample fares are in the next section. **Pre-booked private transfer:** a pre-booked transfer goes to your accommodation at a price confirmed when you book. If meet-and-greet is included in your booking, the driver meets you as stated in your booking confirmation. ### Realistic pricing expectations The airport's taxi page publishes sample fares, marked approximate. We selected some of them: - about 11 EUR: Holzwickede - about 21 EUR: Unna - about 35 EUR: Dortmund Hbf (main station) - about 71 EUR: Bochum - about 105 EUR: Essen - about 165 EUR: Düsseldorf Airport These are sample taxi fares that the airport publishes on its taxi page, marked "ca." (approximate) and "Stand Februar 2024" (as of February 2024), with the statement "ohne Gewähr" (no guarantee). In English: approximate, dated February 2024, no guarantee. Today's fare can differ, so confirm it with the driver before you set off. The airport page adds that between 22:00 and 06:00, and on Sundays and public holidays, the fare rises by about 10% for trips within Dortmund, to Unna and to Holzwickede. For comparison, the live price to Essen is from EUR 119. The live price to Gelsenkirchen is from EUR 114. Our route database estimates about 46.6 km and 56 minutes to Essen, and about 43.6 km and 52 minutes to Gelsenkirchen. Prices depend on the destination and the vehicle, so use the quote tool on this page for your exact route. We give no bus fares because the airport page shows none. ### Late night arrivals The airport pages do not publish a night timetable for the buses or taxi operating hours, so do not assume that a bus or a taxi will be waiting after a late landing. They do mention a fare supplement for night trips: between 22:00 and 06:00 the sample taxi fares for trips within Dortmund, to Unna and to Holzwickede rise by about 10%. If your flight lands late, the safest plan is a pre-booked transfer confirmed before you fly. Give your flight number and address at booking, and check your booking confirmation for how delays are handled. ### Families and luggage We found no official family information on the airport's transport pages, apart from a luggage-trip service (Kofferfahrten) mentioned on the taxi page, so none is given here. We also found no official statement on child seats in taxis. If you need a child seat, request it at booking, give the child's age and weight, and confirm it in your booking confirmation. With several bags or a stroller, tell your provider the group size and luggage count at booking so that the vehicle is large enough. ### Where you meet the driver For drop-off, the airport page names the area in front of the terminal on the departures level (level 1), the Kiss & Fly zone. For pick-up, the taxi rank is at the arrivals level next to the east exit. The bus stops are directly in front of the terminal on the departures level. For a pre-booked transfer, the meeting point and driver details are in your booking confirmation. If meet-and-greet is included in your booking, follow the instructions there. Keep your booking confirmation open on your phone while you walk out. ### Decision helper **Take a taxi if:** you want to leave straight away and your destination is close; the sample fares above give an idea, and you should confirm the price with the driver. **Take the airport express bus if:** you are going to Dortmund Hauptbahnhof and want to continue by train. Buy a separate ticket; it is not part of the VRR tariff. **Take the airport shuttle bus if:** you are going to Bahnhof Holzwickede. **Book a private transfer if:** you have a group, children or heavy luggage, arrive late, or want the arrangement and price confirmed before you fly. ## Summary Dortmund Airport is served by the airport express bus, the airport shuttle bus, taxis with published sample fares and pre-booked transfers. Choose the option that fits your luggage and arrival time, buy a separate bus ticket if you take a bus, and confirm taxi fares before you travel. ## Sources (checked 2026-10-27) - Flughafen Dortmund, Bus und Bahn (official airport page, read 2026-10-27): https://www.dortmund-airport.com/de/bus-und-bahn - Flughafen Dortmund, Taxi und Transfer (official airport page, sample taxi fares dated February 2024, read 2026-10-27): https://www.dortmund-airport.com/de/taxi-und-transfer ## Frequently Asked Questions **Q: How do I get from Dortmund Airport to the city?** The airport lists the airport express bus to Dortmund Hauptbahnhof, the airport shuttle bus to Bahnhof Holzwickede, taxis and pre-booked transfers. A pre-booked private transfer is the door-to-door option. **Q: Do the airport buses use the VRR ticket?** No. According to the airport page, the airport express bus and the airport shuttle bus are not part of the VRR tariff, so a separate ticket is needed. **Q: Where do the buses stop?** The bus stops are directly in front of the terminal, on the departures level (Abflugebene, level 1). **Q: Where is the taxi rank?** At the arrivals level (Ankunftsebene), next to the east exit (Ausgang Ost). **Q: How much is a taxi from Dortmund Airport?** The airport page publishes sample fares, marked approximate, as of February 2024 and without guarantee: about 35 EUR to Dortmund Hbf, about 11 EUR to Holzwickede, about 21 EUR to Unna, about 71 EUR to Bochum, about 105 EUR to Essen and about 165 EUR to Düsseldorf Airport. Confirm the fare with the driver. **Q: Is there a night supplement for taxis?** Yes. The airport page says the fare rises by about 10% between 22:00 and 06:00, and on Sundays and public holidays, for trips within Dortmund, to Unna and to Holzwickede. **Q: What does a pre-booked transfer to Essen cost?** The live price to Essen is from EUR 119. Our route database estimates about 46.6 km and 56 minutes. Use the quote tool on this page for your exact route and vehicle. **Q: What does a pre-booked transfer to Gelsenkirchen cost?** The live price to Gelsenkirchen is from EUR 114. Our route database estimates about 43.6 km and 52 minutes. Use the quote tool on this page for your exact route. **Q: Can I get a child seat?** No official statement on child seats in taxis was found. If you need one, request it when you book a transfer, give the child's age and weight, and confirm it in your booking confirmation. **Q: Are the buses running late at night?** The airport pages do not publish a night timetable or frequencies, so do not assume a bus will be available after a late landing. A pre-booked transfer does not depend on bus hours. ## Arriving at Dortmund Airport Late at Night **URL:** https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/dtm/late-night Late arrivals at Dortmund need a plan, because the airport's pages publish little about night services. ## What the airport publishes The airport's bus and train page lists the airport express bus to Dortmund Hauptbahnhof and the airport shuttle bus to Bahnhof Holzwickede, and it lists local lines 490, 440 and 57. It gives no operating hours, frequencies or last departures. The taxi page does not publish taxi operating hours either. ## What is not published We found no official night timetable for the buses, so this guide does not say when the last bus leaves the airport or whether any bus runs after a late landing. We also found no statement on how many taxis wait at night. Do not assume that a bus or a taxi will be available after a late landing. Check the current timetable on the airport's website for your date. The airport page also refers to bahn.de, vrr.de and bus-und-bahn.de for further information. ## Taxis at night The taxi rank is at the arrivals level, next to the east exit. The airport page notes that between 22:00 and 06:00, and on Sundays and public holidays, the fare for trips within Dortmund, to Unna and to Holzwickede rises by about 10%. Its sample fares, marked approximate, as of February 2024 and without guarantee, include about 11 EUR to Holzwickede, about 21 EUR to Unna and about 35 EUR to Dortmund Hbf. Add the supplement for a night trip and confirm the fare with the driver before you set off. ## Buses and tickets The airport express bus and the airport shuttle bus are not part of the VRR tariff, so you need a separate ticket. If you arrive at night and want to rely on a bus, check first that one runs on your date. ## Pre-booked transfers A pre-booked transfer is arranged before you fly. Give your flight number and address at booking, and check your booking confirmation for where to meet and how delays are handled. If meet-and-greet is included in your booking, the driver meets you as stated there. The live price to Essen is from EUR 119. Use the quote tool on this page for other destinations. ## The bottom line At night, choose the arrangement you confirmed in advance over one you hope will be available. Keep your phone charged and your address saved. ## Sources (checked 2026-10-27) - Flughafen Dortmund, Bus und Bahn (official airport page, read 2026-10-27): https://www.dortmund-airport.com/de/bus-und-bahn - Flughafen Dortmund, Taxi und Transfer (official airport page, sample taxi fares dated February 2024, read 2026-10-27): https://www.dortmund-airport.com/de/taxi-und-transfer ## Dortmund Airport: Taxi or Pre-booked Transfer **URL:** https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/dtm/taxi-vs-transfer Both options take you to your accommodation. The difference is how much you know before you travel. ## The taxi The taxi rank is at the arrivals level (Ankunftsebene), next to the east exit. The airport's taxi page publishes sample fares, marked "ca." (approximate), "Stand Februar 2024" (as of February 2024) and "ohne Gewähr" (no guarantee). We selected these: - about 11 EUR: Holzwickede - about 21 EUR: Unna - about 35 EUR: Dortmund Hbf (main station) - about 71 EUR: Bochum - about 105 EUR: Essen - about 165 EUR: Düsseldorf Airport Between 22:00 and 06:00, and on Sundays and public holidays, the fare rises by about 10% for trips within Dortmund, to Unna and to Holzwickede. Because the figures are from February 2024 and carry no guarantee, confirm the fare with the driver before you set off. ## Pre-booked private transfer A pre-booked transfer is arranged before you fly, and the price is confirmed at booking. The live price to Essen is from EUR 119. The live price to Gelsenkirchen is from EUR 114. Use the quote tool on this page for other destinations, because the price depends on the route and the vehicle. Check your booking confirmation for the meeting point and for how flight delays are handled. If meet-and-greet is included in your booking, the driver meets you as stated there. ## How to choose **Choose the taxi if:** you want to leave straight away and are going to a nearby place such as Holzwickede, Unna or Dortmund Hbf, where the sample fares are low. **Choose a pre-booked transfer if:** you want the arrangement settled before you fly, you arrive late, you travel with children or many bags, you are a group, or you are going further, for example to Essen or Gelsenkirchen. Request a child seat at booking and give the child's age and weight, because no official statement on child seats in taxis was found. ## The buses The airport express bus (to Dortmund Hauptbahnhof) and the airport shuttle bus (to Bahnhof Holzwickede) are not part of the VRR tariff, so you need a separate ticket. The airport page publishes no fares for them, so we give none. ## Sources (checked 2026-10-27) - Flughafen Dortmund, Bus und Bahn (official airport page, read 2026-10-27): https://www.dortmund-airport.com/de/bus-und-bahn - Flughafen Dortmund, Taxi und Transfer (official airport page, sample taxi fares dated February 2024, read 2026-10-27): https://www.dortmund-airport.com/de/taxi-und-transfer ## Dortmund Airport with Children and Family **URL:** https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/dtm/family-and-kids The ride from the airport comes at the end of a tiring journey. The airport pages give no journey time figures for Dortmund city, so plan for a margin rather than a fixed time. ## At the airport The airport's transport pages give no family-specific information such as baby rooms or play areas, apart from a luggage-trip service (Kofferfahrten) mentioned on the taxi page, so none are described here. They do not describe the arrivals hall either. ## Getting to your accommodation with children **Taxi:** the taxi rank is at the arrivals level, next to the east exit. Sample fares published by the airport, marked approximate, as of February 2024 and without guarantee, include about 11 EUR to Holzwickede, about 21 EUR to Unna and about 35 EUR to Dortmund Hbf. Between 22:00 and 06:00, and on Sundays and public holidays, the fare rises by about 10% for trips within Dortmund, to Unna and to Holzwickede. Confirm the fare with the driver. **Airport buses:** the bus stops are directly in front of the terminal on the departures level (level 1). The airport express bus goes to Dortmund Hauptbahnhof and the airport shuttle bus to Bahnhof Holzwickede. Both need a separate ticket, because they are not part of the VRR tariff. With a stroller and bags, think about how you will manage the change from bus to train. **Pre-booked transfer:** the vehicle goes to your door. You can ask for a larger vehicle for strollers and luggage. The live price to Essen is from EUR 119. Check your booking confirmation for the meeting point, and use the quote tool on this page for other destinations. ## Child seats No official statement on child seat rules or availability in taxis was found. If you need a seat, request it when you book a transfer and give the child's age and weight, then confirm it in your booking confirmation. Do not assume a taxi will have one. ## Practical points Carry water, snacks and any medicine in your hand luggage. Keep passports and your accommodation address within reach. If one adult can stay with the bags while the other finds the driver, arrivals go more smoothly. ## The bottom line With young children, a ride that goes straight to your accommodation is usually the calmer way to end a long journey. ## Sources (checked 2026-10-27) - Flughafen Dortmund, Bus und Bahn (official airport page, read 2026-10-27): https://www.dortmund-airport.com/de/bus-und-bahn - Flughafen Dortmund, Taxi und Transfer (official airport page, sample taxi fares dated February 2024, read 2026-10-27): https://www.dortmund-airport.com/de/taxi-und-transfer ## Cost from Dortmund Airport to the City **URL:** https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/dtm/cost-to-city This page gives the figures that are published and says plainly where none exist. ## Sample taxi fares The airport's taxi page publishes sample fares, marked "ca." (approximate), "Stand Februar 2024" (as of February 2024) and "ohne Gewähr" (no guarantee). We selected these: - about 11 EUR: Holzwickede - about 21 EUR: Unna - about 35 EUR: Dortmund Hbf (main station) - about 71 EUR: Bochum - about 105 EUR: Essen - about 165 EUR: Düsseldorf Airport Between 22:00 and 06:00, and on Sundays and public holidays, the fare rises by about 10% for trips within Dortmund, to Unna and to Holzwickede. The figures are from February 2024 and carry no guarantee, so confirm the fare with the driver before you set off. ## Airport buses The airport express bus (to Dortmund Hauptbahnhof) and the airport shuttle bus (to Bahnhof Holzwickede) are not part of the VRR tariff, so a separate ticket is needed. The airport page publishes no fares, journey times or frequencies for them and refers you to bahn.de, vrr.de and bus-und-bahn.de, so we give none. ## Pre-booked private transfer The live price to Essen is from EUR 119. The live price to Gelsenkirchen is from EUR 114. Our route database estimates about 46.6 km and 56 minutes to Essen, and about 43.6 km and 52 minutes to Gelsenkirchen. Prices depend on the destination and the vehicle, so use the quote tool on this page for your exact route. The price is confirmed when you book. We have no official distance or journey time for Dortmund city centre, so none is given. ## What to add up Compare the total for your whole group and your luggage, and the time, not only the fare for one person. A taxi fare is per ride, not per passenger, so it can be good value for a group. If you pay in a foreign currency, exchange rates and card fees apply, so ask your bank before you travel. ## The bottom line Agree how the fare works before you get in, and remember that the sample taxi fares are dated and not guaranteed. A pre-booked transfer has its price confirmed in advance. ## Sources (checked 2026-10-27) - Flughafen Dortmund, Bus und Bahn (official airport page, read 2026-10-27): https://www.dortmund-airport.com/de/bus-und-bahn - Flughafen Dortmund, Taxi und Transfer (official airport page, sample taxi fares dated February 2024, read 2026-10-27): https://www.dortmund-airport.com/de/taxi-und-transfer ## Published Guide Pages - https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/dtm - https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/dtm/late-night - https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/dtm/taxi-vs-transfer - https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/dtm/family-and-kids - https://www.airporttransferportal.com/airport-guides/dtm/cost-to-city ## Booking and Support Search: https://www.airporttransferportal.com/search?airport=DTM Airport Transfer Portal is a marketplace; local operators fulfil the transfer. 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