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Compare bus and flight for Bristol to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $116 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 5m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $116, while a flight costs an average of $549.
Distance: 432 miles (696 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$116 Average price Cheapest | $549 Average price | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 49m Average total duration 16h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 15m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Dortmund:
A bus is $433 (€363) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bristol to Dortmund costing on average $549 (€461).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 49m.
Tickets start at around $116 (€97) compared to roughly $67 (€56) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-49.30 (€-41.35). The journey takes 16h 19m versus 9h 15m 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 Bristol to Dortmund
How to get from Bristol to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bristol to Dortmund is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 3:05 AM24h40Bristol3:45 AMDortmund$1651One-way0 transfers
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- 3:05 AM24h40Bristol3:45 AMDortmund$1651One-way0 transfers
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- 3:05 AM24h40Bristol3:45 AMDortmund$1651One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Dortmund:
A bus is $433 (€363) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bristol to Dortmund costing on average $549 (€461).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 49m.
- Around 11 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Dortmund as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Bristol Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad to go to Dortmund by bus.
- Travel with KLM Cityhopper, KLM to go to Dortmund by flight.
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