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Compare bus, train, and flight for Birmingham to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł 554 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 39m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł 554, while a flight costs an average of zł 2,186.
Distance: 403 miles (650 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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zł 554 Average price Cheapest | zł 2,186 Average price | zł 332 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
17h 52m Average total duration 17h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 25m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Birmingham to Dortmund
Compare the available ways to get from Birmingham to Dortmund, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Dortmund:
A bus is zł 1,632 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Dortmund costing on average zł 2,186.
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 17h 52m.
Tickets start at around zł 554 compared to roughly zł 332 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -zł 221. The journey takes 17h 22m versus 9h 25m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Birmingham to Dortmund
How to get from Birmingham to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Birmingham to Dortmund is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:00 PM 28h50 Birmingham 11:50 PM Dortmund zł 370 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
7:00 PM 28h50 Birmingham 11:50 PM Dortmund zł 370 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
5:55 PM 21h15 Birmingham 3:10 PM Dortmund zł 456 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
2:10 PM 21h40 Birmingham 11:50 AM Dortmund zł 673 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Birmingham to Dortmund:
A bus is zł 1,632 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Dortmund costing on average zł 2,186.
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 17h 52m.
- Around 37 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Birmingham and Dortmund as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Birmingham International Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
- Travel with KLM, Lufthansa, Air France, Helvetic Airways, Eurowings, Turkish Airlines, Swiss, KLM Cityhopper, Avion Express Malta, Lufthansa City Airlines, Qatar Airways, Air Dolomiti to go to Dortmund by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dortmund by bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Avion Express Malta.
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