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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 an average ticket price of $35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, while a train costs an average of $107.
Distance: 183 miles (296 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$107 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $65 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 4h 17m 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 |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Bruges to Dortmund:
A bus is $72 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bruges to Dortmund costing on average $107 (€87).
A bus is $224 (€182) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bruges to Dortmund costing on average $259 (€210).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 53m.
Flight takes on average 7h 52m.
Tickets start at around $107 (€87) compared to roughly $65 (€53) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-41.87 (€-33.97). The journey takes 4h 17m versus 4h 14m 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.
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$231One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus8:45 AM7h25Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West4:10 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$231One-way0 transfers
Fastest
LX4428+
LX45556:10 PM2h55Brussels Airport9:05 PMCologne Bonn Airport$4321One-way1 transfer
Other options
- IC 2812 · ICE 17 · ICE 1061:11 PM5h10Bruges station6:21 PMDortmund Hbf$781One-way2 transfers
- IC 2814 · ICE 317 · ICE 1043:11 PM5h10Bruges station8:21 PMDortmund Hbf$781One-way2 transfers
- IC 513 · R 18953 · 264291:58 PM5h52Bruges station7:50 PMDortmund Hbf$1001One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus+
FlixTrain8:45 AM8h44Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West5:29 PMDortmund Hbf$241One-way1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus4:30 PM9h45Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West2:15 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$241One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus4:05 AM9h45Bruges, Sint-Michiels Station West1:50 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$311One-way1 transfer
LH72+LH55876:20 AM3h15Brussels Airport9:35 AMDusseldorf Airport$2591One-way1 transfer
LH4216+LH55732:25 PM3h20Brussels Airport5:45 PMDusseldorf Airport$2591One-way1 transfer- LH74+LH557110:30 AM3h45Brussels Airport2:15 PMDusseldorf Airport$2591One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Bruges to Dortmund:
A bus is $72 (€59) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bruges to Dortmund costing on average $107 (€87).
A bus is $224 (€182) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bruges to Dortmund costing on average $259 (€210).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 53m.
Flight takes on average 7h 52m.
- Around 13 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Dortmund by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, SNCB to go to Dortmund by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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