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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dortmund to Barcelona
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Barcelona among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $66. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 5h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.2 - 3.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $66, and a train costs an average of $457.
Distance: 743 miles (1196 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$168 Average price | $116 Average price Cheapest | $491 Average price | $407 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 53m Average total duration Fastest 5h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 26m Average total duration 16h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 28h 32m Average total duration 28h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 32m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.6 - 7.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 3.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Dortmund to Barcelona:
A bus is $52 (€42) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Barcelona costing on average $168 (€136).
A bus is $376 (€303) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Barcelona costing on average $491 (€396).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 56m.
Train takes on average 28h 2m.
Travel optionsfrom Dortmund to Barcelona
How to get from Dortmund to Barcelona by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dortmund to Barcelona is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
VY18999:00 PM2h20Dusseldorf Airport11:20 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$431One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- VY18999:00 PM2h20Dusseldorf Airport11:20 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$431One-way0 transfers
Fastest
EW5206:20 AM2h05Cologne Bonn Airport8:25 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport$691One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixTrain+FlixBus8:27 PM22h18Dortmund Hbf6:45 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$1341One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus7:35 PM23h10Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf6:45 PMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$1361One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:05 AM26h10Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf7:15 AMBarcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord$1411One-way1 transfer
EW94444:55 PM2h10Dusseldorf Airport7:05 PMBarcelona El Prat Airport$441One-way0 transfers- EW94406:25 AM2h10Dusseldorf Airport8:35 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport$751One-way0 transfers
FR 25127:10 AM2h05Cologne Bonn Airport9:15 AMBarcelona El Prat Airport$781One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Barcelona:
A bus is $52 (€42) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Barcelona costing on average $168 (€136).
A bus is $376 (€303) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Barcelona costing on average $491 (€396).
Other travel options to Barcelona take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 56m.
Train takes on average 28h 2m.
- Around 43 flights per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Barcelona as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Barcelona El Prat Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Barcelona, Estació d'Autobusos Nord.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Barcelona by bus.
- Travel with Ryanair, Malta Air, Eurowings, Vueling, Lufthansa to go to Barcelona by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar to go to Barcelona by train.
- 6 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air, Eurowings, Vueling.
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