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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bern to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bern to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $85 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 38m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $85, while a flight costs an average of $626.
Distance: 315 miles (508 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$626 Average price | $146 Average price | $85 Average price Cheapest | $191 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 59m Average total duration 6h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 27m Average total duration 10h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bern to Dortmund:
A bus is $61 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bern to Dortmund costing on average $146 (€122).
A bus is $541 (€453) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bern to Dortmund costing on average $626 (€524).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 59m.
Bus takes on average 11h 27m.
Tickets start at around $146 (€122) compared to roughly $191 (€160) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $45 (€38). The journey takes 6h 29m versus 6h 17m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Bern to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bern to Dortmund is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 1:40 AM11h20Bern1:00 PMDortmund$621One-way0 transfers
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- 1:40 AM11h20Bern1:00 PMDortmund$621One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 1:40 AM11h20Bern1:00 PMDortmund$621One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 1:15 PM20h30Bern9:45 AMDortmund$691One-way0 transfers
- 9:20 PM15h40Bern1:00 PMDortmund$791One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bern to Dortmund:
A bus is $61 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bern to Dortmund costing on average $146 (€122).
A bus is $541 (€453) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bern to Dortmund costing on average $626 (€524).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 59m.
Bus takes on average 11h 27m.
- Around 25 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bern and Dortmund as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bern Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dortmund by bus.
- Travel with Vueling, KLM Cityhopper, British Airways, Air France, KLM to go to Dortmund by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Dortmund by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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