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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dortmund to Bern
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Bern among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, and a train costs an average of $67.
Distance: 315 miles (508 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$150 Average price | $72 Average price Cheapest | $198 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 7m Average total duration Fastest 6h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 11m Average total duration 9h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.3kg 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 Dortmund to Bern:
A bus is $78 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Bern costing on average $150 (€121).
A bus is $194 (€157) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Bern costing on average $266 (€215).
Other travel options to Bern take longer:
Flight takes on average 8h 28m.
Bus takes on average 9h 41m.
Travel optionsfrom Dortmund to Bern
How to get from Dortmund to Bern by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dortmund to Bern is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus6:40 PM10h35Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf5:15 AMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld$831One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus6:40 PM10h35Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf5:15 AMBern, Car-Terminal Neufeld$831One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 33090 · ICE 691 · ICE 201 · IC 9872:00 PM7h56Dortmund Hbf9:56 PMBern Hauptbahnhof$4751One-way4 transfers
Other options
- 33084 · ECE 5 · IC 627+
151078:00 AM8h26Dortmund Hbf4:26 PMBern Hauptbahnhof$4751One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Bern:
A bus is $78 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Bern costing on average $150 (€121).
A bus is $194 (€157) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Bern costing on average $266 (€215).
Other travel options to Bern take longer:
Flight takes on average 8h 28m.
Bus takes on average 9h 41m.
- Around 17 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Bern as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Bern, Car-Terminal Neufeld.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
- Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Bern Hauptbahnhof.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Bern by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Bern by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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