How to travel from Barcelona to Dortmund

There are 3 options to travel between Barcelona and Dortmund including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Barcelona to Dortmund is a flight with an average price of €90.

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

A flight is €20 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Barcelona to Dortmund costing on average €109.

A flight is €295 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Dortmund costing on average €385.

The fastest way to travel from Barcelona to Dortmund is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 20m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Train takes on average 19h 7m.

Bus takes on average 23h 41m.

The distance from Barcelona to Dortmund is approximately 743 miles (1196 km).

The average frequency per day from Barcelona to Dortmund is:

• Around 45 flights per day.
• Around 9 buses per day.
• Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Barcelona 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 Barcelona to Dortmund:

• Flights mostly depart from Barcelona El Prat Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Barcelona to Dortmund, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Renfe Viajeros, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Dortmund by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Sindbad to go to Dortmund by bus.
• Travel with Eurowings, Malta Air, Vueling, Avion Express Malta, Ryanair to go to Dortmund by flight.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Barcelona to Dortmund:

• 6 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Avion Express Malta.

Omio customers who travel from Barcelona 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.