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Compare train, bus, and flight for Barcelona to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Barcelona to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €52. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.2 - 3.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €52, and a train costs an average of €328.
Distance: 743 miles (1196 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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€117 Average price | €98 Average price Cheapest | €385 Average price | €234 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 20m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 23h 26m Average total duration 22h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 7m Average total duration 18h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.6 - 7.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 3.0kg 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 Barcelona to Dortmund:
A bus is €19 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Dortmund costing on average €117.
A bus is €287 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Dortmund costing on average €385.
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Train takes on average 18h 37m.
Bus takes on average 22h 56m.
Travel optionsfrom Barcelona to Dortmund
How to get from Barcelona to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Barcelona to Dortmund is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:00 AM29h40Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord2:40 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf€1141One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus9:00 AM29h40Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord2:40 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf€1141One-way1 transfer
Fastest
VY18966:50 AM2h15Barcelona El Prat Airport9:05 AMDusseldorf Airport€1931One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:45 PM31h20Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants1:05 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf€1211One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:40 PM26h10Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord1:50 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf€1311One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:10 PM26h40Barcelona, Estación de Autobuses de Sants1:50 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf€1311One-way1 transfer
EW94435:20 PM2h20Barcelona El Prat Airport7:40 PMDusseldorf Airport€1351One-way0 transfers
EW94457:50 PM2h20Barcelona El Prat Airport10:10 PMDusseldorf Airport€1351One-way0 transfers- FR 250710:55 PM2h20Barcelona El Prat Airport1:15 AMCologne Bonn Airport€1391One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Barcelona to Dortmund:
A bus is €19 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Barcelona to Dortmund costing on average €117.
A bus is €287 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Barcelona to Dortmund costing on average €385.
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Train takes on average 18h 37m.
Bus takes on average 22h 56m.
- Around 42 flights per day.
- Around 8 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.
- 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.
- Travel with Renfe Viajeros, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Dortmund by train.
- Travel with Malta Air, Eurowings, Vueling, Ryanair to go to Dortmund by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Sindbad to go to Dortmund by bus.
- 5 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Eurowings, Vueling, Ryanair.
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