Driving from London to Dortmund
Dortmund lies 525 km (326 mi) east of London, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 8 h without stops, over roughly 641 km (398 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| London | Dortmund | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom | Germany |
| Population | 9 million | 588,462 |
| Elevation | 25 m (82 ft) | 96 m (315 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Europe/London) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Postal codes | E1W–WC2R | 44135–44388 |
Clocks in Dortmund are 1 h ahead of London right now, so a 8 h journey lands 9 h later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Dortmund
Crossing from United Kingdom into Germany: money changes from the Pound to the Euro (EUR); traffic switches to the right; sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Where to book car hire from London to Dortmund
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Staying in Dortmund
Our booking partner lists 274 places to stay in Dortmund. Of the 149 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (86). Across 80 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 131,080 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Dortmund from London?
525 km (326 mi) in a straight line, east of London; by road roughly 641 km (398 mi).
How long does it take to get from London to Dortmund by car?
About 8 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between London and Dortmund?
Dortmund is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Berlin against Europe/London).
What currency do I need in Dortmund?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Dortmund?
Our booking partner lists 274 places to stay in Dortmund, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.