How to travel from Augsburg to Dortmund

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Augsburg to Dortmund

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Augsburg to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €32, and a flight costs an average of €104.

Distance: 265 miles (427 km)

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Driving

€76

Average price

€40

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Cheapest

€137

Average price

€79

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

6h 2m

Average total duration

5h 32m

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30m

Additional time*

9h 33m

Average total duration

9h 3m

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30m

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4h 12m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 12m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

6h 6m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.4 - 1.1kg

CO2 emissions

1.3 - 2.6kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Lufthansa City Airlines

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Augsburg to Dortmund is a bus with an average price of €40.

This is compared to other travel options from Augsburg to Dortmund:

A bus is €36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Augsburg to Dortmund costing on average €76.

A bus is €97 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Augsburg to Dortmund costing on average €137.

The fastest way to travel from Augsburg to Dortmund is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 12m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 32m.

Bus takes on average 9h 3m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Augsburg and Dortmund including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Augsburg to Dortmund among Omio's users.

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from Augsburg to Dortmund

How to get from Augsburg to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Augsburg to Dortmund is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:25 PM10h50
    Augsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North)
    9:15 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    571One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:25 PM10h50
    Augsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North)
    9:15 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    571One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH1972
    6:35 AM1h10
    Munich Airport
    7:45 AMCologne Bonn Airport
    1641One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 612 · IC 2547 · 17418 · 26419
    8:01 AM6h49
    Augsburg Hbf
    2:50 PMDortmund Hbf
    1291One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 1010 · ICE 926 · 10428 · 17420
    8:48 AM7h02
    Augsburg Hbf
    3:50 PMDortmund Hbf
    1291One-way
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 2590 · ICE 200
    9:17 AM5h09
    Augsburg Hbf
    2:26 PMDortmund Hbf
    1501One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:30 PM11h50
    Augsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North)
    8:20 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    571One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:25 PM10h40
    Augsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North)
    2:05 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    581One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:35 AM14h25
    Augsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North)
    3:00 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    1061One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH2030
    7:30 PM1h10
    Munich Airport
    8:40 PMDusseldorf Airport
    2051One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH2034
    9:15 PM1h10
    Munich Airport
    10:25 PMDusseldorf Airport
    2051One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH1982
    4:30 PM1h10
    Munich Airport
    5:40 PMCologne Bonn Airport
    2201One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Augsburg to Dortmund

Travel to Dortmund easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Augsburg to Dortmund.

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There are 3 options to travel between Augsburg and Dortmund including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Augsburg to Dortmund is a bus with an average price of €40.

This is compared to other travel options from Augsburg to Dortmund:

A bus is €36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Augsburg to Dortmund costing on average €76.

A bus is €97 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Augsburg to Dortmund costing on average €137.

The fastest way to travel from Augsburg to Dortmund is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 12m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 32m.

Bus takes on average 9h 3m.

The distance from Augsburg to Dortmund is approximately 265 miles (427 km).
The average frequency per day from Augsburg to Dortmund is:
  • Around 18 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Augsburg and Dortmund as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Augsburg to Dortmund:
  • Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Augsburg Hbf and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Augsburg, Biberbachstraße (P + R Augsburg North) and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Augsburg to Dortmund, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Dortmund by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Dortmund by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa City Airlines, Eurowings to go to Dortmund by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Augsburg to Dortmund with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
  • 11 direct flights per day with Lufthansa City Airlines, Eurowings.
Omio customers who travel from Augsburg to Dortmund often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Paris, Berlin, Munich, Katowice. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dortmund and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Dortmund to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Dortmund, you can explore the vibrant Kreuzviertel district for trendy cafes and boutiques, attend concerts at the Westfalenhallen, and discover industrial heritage at the Zollern Colliery museum. Enjoy a stroll along Phoenix See or visit the Botanischer Garten Rombergpark for its serene landscapes. Key sights include Westfalenpark with its iconic Florianturm, the cultural Dortmund U-Tower, Signal Iduna Park, the Dortmund Zoo, and the German Football Museum.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Dortmund's key attractions, such as the Zollern Colliery, Dortmund U-Tower, and Westfalenpark, while also enjoying local cuisine and vibrant neighborhoods.

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