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Compare train, bus, and flight for Bruges to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bruges to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $23. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $23, and a train costs an average of $68.
Distance: 183 miles (296 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$114 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 49m Average total duration Fastest 4h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration 5h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg 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 Bruges to Dortmund:
A bus is $76 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bruges to Dortmund costing on average $114 (€92).
A bus is $290 (€235) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bruges to Dortmund costing on average $328 (€265).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 23m.
Flight takes on average 6h 48m.
Travel optionsfrom Bruges to Dortmund
How to get from Bruges to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Bruges to Dortmund is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus8:45 AM7h25Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West4:10 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$311One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus8:45 AM7h25Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West4:10 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$311One-way0 transfers
Fastest
KL1706 · KL18033:10 PM2h30Brussels Airport5:40 PMDusseldorf Airport$2991One-way1 transfer
Other options
IC 2808 · ICE 15 · ICE 15499:11 AM5h57Bruges station3:08 PMDortmund Hbf$871One-way2 transfers
IC 2808 · ICE 15 · 26419 · ICE 9419:11 AM5h33Bruges station2:44 PMDortmund Hbf$961One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus4:30 PM9h45Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West2:15 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$371One-way1 transfer
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FlixTrain8:45 AM8h44Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West5:29 PMDortmund Hbf$371One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:30 AM9h25Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West1:55 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$391One-way1 transfer
KL1704+
KL180110:25 AM3h30Brussels Airport1:55 PMDusseldorf Airport$2991One-way1 transfer
KL1702 · KL17998:05 AM3h45Brussels Airport11:50 AMDusseldorf Airport$2991One-way1 transfer
KL1700 · KL17996:20 AM5h30Brussels Airport11:50 AMDusseldorf Airport$2991One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bruges to Dortmund:
A bus is $76 (€62) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bruges to Dortmund costing on average $114 (€92).
A bus is $290 (€235) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bruges to Dortmund costing on average $328 (€265).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 23m.
Flight takes on average 6h 48m.
- Around 12 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bruges and Dortmund as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Bruges station and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, SNCB to go to Dortmund by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Dortmund by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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