- Must visit
Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien
Vienna’s premier fine arts museum, famed for the Habsburg collections, Old Masters, and one of Europe’s grandest museum interiors.
Cheapest price
$78
Average price
$110
Fastest journey
14 h 30 m
Average duration
15 h 11 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
736 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Dortmund to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dortmund to Vienna will cost around $110 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $78.
Of the 13 buses that leave Dortmund for Vienna on Sun, Jun 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 736 km distance in an average of 15 h 11 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 14 h 30 m .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 16 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $50. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $50, and a flight costs an average of $49.
Distance: 457 miles (736 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$78 Average price Cheapest | $186 Average price | $192 Average price | $201 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 0m Average total duration 10h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 19m Average total duration 10h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 45m Average total duration Fastest 4h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Vienna:
A bus is $108 (€88) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Vienna costing on average $186 (€152).
A bus is $115 (€94) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Vienna costing on average $192 (€157).
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 30m.
Train takes on average 10h 49m.
Tickets start at around $78 (€64) compared to roughly $201 (€164) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $123 (€101). The journey takes 10h 30m versus 9h 51m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 14h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 17h30 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:55AM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 18h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $132 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 17h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:32AM | Arrival Time 11:59PM | Duration 14h27 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 17h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 03:50AM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:27PM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 17h23 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 16h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:32PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 16h48 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $81 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 16h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 10h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $111 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 14h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:27PM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 15h58 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $90 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:32PM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 12h48 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:27PM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 15h28 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 11:55AM | Duration 14h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 16h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $53 |
The table below shows live departures for Dortmund to Vienna buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:15 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 17h55 | 2:10 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 9:32 AM Dortmund Hbf | 14h27 | 11:59 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 17h55 | 3:40 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:45 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 16h35 | 2:20 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 16h40 | 3:50 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 12:27 PM Dortmund Hbf | 17h03 | 5:30 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 12:27 PM Dortmund Hbf | 17h23 | 5:50 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:40 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 16h50 | 5:30 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:40 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 16h15 | 4:55 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 1:32 PM Dortmund Hbf | 16h48 | 6:20 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:32 PM Dortmund Hbf | 18h43 | 8:15 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 16h20 | 6:20 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:20 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 14h55 | 7:15 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 4:27 PM Dortmund Hbf | 15h58 | 8:25 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:32 PM Dortmund Hbf | 16h58 | 10:30 AM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 2 transfers | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 5:32 PM Dortmund Hbf | 15h38 | 9:10 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 8:27 PM Dortmund Hbf | 15h28 | 11:55 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 14h40 | 11:55 AM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 18h40 | 6:30 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:50 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 16h25 | 4:15 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 14h30 | 3:45 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:20 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 15h40 | 6:00 PM Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:20 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 16h10 | 6:30 PM Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Dortmund to Vienna run on average 16 times per day, taking around 10h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $50 (€41) but you can travel from only $49 (€40) by flight.
The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 457 miles (736 km) distance in 12h 48m.
Distance 457 miles (736 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $50 (€41) |
Buses per day 16 |
Fastest bus 12h 48m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 84 days |
Discover the best of Vienna — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Vienna trip today.
Vienna’s premier fine arts museum, famed for the Habsburg collections, Old Masters, and one of Europe’s grandest museum interiors.
A major art museum complex best known for Gustav Klimt’s The Kiss, housed in the historic Belvedere palaces and gardens.
A leading museum for graphic arts and major temporary exhibitions, with a celebrated collection and central location by the State Opera.
The UNESCO-listed old town is the essential area for first-time visitors, filled with major sights, elegant streets, and imperial atmosphere.
Vienna’s grand boulevard lined with monumental buildings, ideal for walking, tram rides, and understanding the city’s imperial urban design.
Formal imperial gardens and viewpoints around Schönbrunn Palace, ideal for walking and among the city’s most photogenic open spaces.
Vienna’s signature dish: a thin veal cutlet breaded and fried until crisp, traditionally served with potato salad or parsley potatoes.
Boiled beef simmered in broth and served with classic sides such as apple-horseradish and chive sauce. It is one of Vienna’s most traditional imperial dishes.
A rich Viennese beef goulash, typically served with sausage, fried egg, and pickles. It is a hearty tavern favorite with roots in the city’s working-class cuisine.
One of Vienna’s leading fine dining restaurants, offering modern Austrian cuisine with exceptional technique and a refined park-side setting.
Historic Viennese restaurant famous for oversized schnitzel and classic Austrian dishes in a lively traditional setting.
Well-known traditional restaurant celebrated for Tafelspitz and refined boiled beef dishes, with polished service and a classic atmosphere.
Prices are higher than in much of Central Europe. Museums, hotels, and dining add up, but public transport is good value.
Service is often included, but rounding up is customary. In restaurants, add about 5-10% for good service. Round up taxi fares. Small tips are appreciated in cafés and bars.
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