How to travel from Bamberg to Dortmund

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Bamberg to Dortmund

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bamberg to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €42 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €42, while a flight costs an average of €429.

Distance: 187 miles (301 km)

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€42

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€113

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€429

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€60

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6h 52m

Average total duration

6h 22m

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5h 13m

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4h 43m

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3h 33m

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1h 33m

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4h 43m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Bamberg to Dortmund is a bus with an average price of €42.

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

A bus is €72 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bamberg to Dortmund costing on average €113.

A bus is €388 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bamberg to Dortmund costing on average €429.

The fastest way to travel from Bamberg to Dortmund is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 33m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 13m.

Bus takes on average 6h 52m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Bamberg and Dortmund including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Bamberg to Dortmund among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 3h 10m sooner (1h 33m by flight vs 4h 43m by car). Tickets start at around €429 compared to roughly €60 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Bamberg to Dortmund

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

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

  • FlixBus
    8:20 AM11h50
    Bamberg
    8:10 PMDortmund
    €341One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    8:20 AM11h50
    Bamberg
    8:10 PMDortmund
    €341One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    8:20 AM11h50
    Bamberg
    8:10 PMDortmund
    €341One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Bamberg 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 Bamberg to Dortmund.

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There are 3 options to travel between Bamberg and Dortmund including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bamberg to Dortmund is a bus with an average price of €42.

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

A bus is €72 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bamberg to Dortmund costing on average €113.

A bus is €388 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bamberg to Dortmund costing on average €429.

The fastest way to travel from Bamberg to Dortmund is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 33m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 13m.

Bus takes on average 6h 52m.

The distance from Bamberg to Dortmund is approximately 187 miles (301 km).
The average frequency per day from Bamberg to Dortmund is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 2 flights per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bamberg to Dortmund:
  • Flights mostly depart from Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Bamberg and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bamberg, Bahnhof (Brennerstraße) and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bamberg 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 to go to Dortmund by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa, Lufthansa City Airlines to go to Dortmund by flight.
Omio customers who travel from Bamberg to Dortmund often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Cologne, Berlin, London. 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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