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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bordeaux to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €84 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 57m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.0 - 2.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €84, while a flight costs an average of €449.
Distance: 590 miles (951 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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€97 Average price | €449 Average price | €84 Average price Cheapest | €261 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 48m Average total duration 18h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration Fastest 2h 57m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 49m Average total duration 7h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.0 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.9 - 5.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Bordeaux to Dortmund
Compare the available ways to get from Bordeaux to Dortmund, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Dortmund:
A train is €14 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bordeaux to Dortmund costing on average €97.
A train is €366 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Dortmund costing on average €449.
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 49m.
Bus takes on average 18h 48m.
Tickets start at around €97 compared to roughly €261 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €165. The journey takes 18h 18m versus 12h 11m 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.
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How to get from Bordeaux to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bordeaux to Dortmund is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
10:00 PM 22h10 Bordeaux 8:10 PM Dortmund €72 1 One-way 0 transfers
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10:00 PM 22h10 Bordeaux 8:10 PM Dortmund €72 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
10:00 PM 22h10 Bordeaux 8:10 PM Dortmund €72 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Dortmund:
A train is €14 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Bordeaux to Dortmund costing on average €97.
A train is €366 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Dortmund costing on average €449.
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 49m.
Bus takes on average 18h 48m.
- Around 25 flights per day.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bordeaux and Dortmund as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bordeaux Mérignac Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
- Travel with Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, Iberia, Swiss, Vueling, Eurowings, Helvetic Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Air Baltic, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, BA Euroflyer to go to Dortmund by flight.
- Travel with Eurostar, TGV to go to Dortmund by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Dortmund by bus.
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