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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dortmund to Bolzano
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Bolzano among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of L 368 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of L 368, while a flight costs an average of L 2,549.
Distance: 388 miles (625 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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L 368 Average price Cheapest | L 444 Average price | L 2,549 Average price | L 924 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 40m Average total duration 12h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 44m Average total duration 13h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 3m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Dortmund to Bolzano
Compare the available ways to get from Dortmund to Bolzano, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Bolzano:
A train is L 77 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dortmund to Bolzano costing on average L 444.
A train is L 2,182 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Bolzano costing on average L 2,549.
Other travel options to Bolzano take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 40m.
Bus takes on average 13h 44m.
Tickets start at around L 368 compared to roughly L 924 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about L 556. The journey takes 12h 10m versus 9h 29m 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 Dortmund to Bolzano
How to get from Dortmund to Bolzano by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dortmund to Bolzano is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
EW98102:10 PM 1h30 Dusseldorf Airport 3:40 PM Venice Marco Polo Airport L 381 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
EW98102:10 PM 1h30 Dusseldorf Airport 3:40 PM Venice Marco Polo Airport L 381 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
EW98102:10 PM 1h30 Dusseldorf Airport 3:40 PM Venice Marco Polo Airport L 381 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
ICE 101 · ICE 591 · RJ 85+
Intercity 6105:34 AM 14h57 Dortmund Hbf 8:31 PM Bolzano/Bozen L 786 1 One-way 3 transfers
ICE 101 · ICE 591 · RJ 85+
Regionale Veloce 38465:34 AM 13h56 Dortmund Hbf 7:30 PM Bolzano/Bozen L 792 1 One-way 3 transfers
ICE 101 · ICE 591 · RJ 85+
Regionale 167165:34 AM 14h51 Dortmund Hbf 8:25 PM Bolzano/Bozen L 792 1 One-way 3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 PM 14h45 Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf 12:00 PM Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd) L 477 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixTrain+
FlixBus · FlixBus4:27 PM 19h33 Dortmund Hbf 12:00 PM Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd) L 477 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus9:45 AM 17h25 Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf 3:10 AM Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd) L 483 1 One-way 1 transfer
Regionale TRENORD 2637 · Regionale 16690+
W46398+
Regionale TRENORD 803621:30 PM 10h02 Dortmund Airport 11:32 PM Bolzano/Bozen L 724 1 One-way 3 transfers
Regionale TRENORD 2639 · Regionale Veloce 3760+
W46398+
Regionale TRENORD 803681:30 PM 10h09 Dortmund Airport 11:39 PM Bolzano/Bozen L 724 1 One-way 3 transfers
FRECCIAROSSA 9753+
Regionale Veloce 3848+
W46398+
Regionale TRENORD 803621:30 PM 8h00 Dortmund Airport 9:30 PM Bolzano/Bozen L 884 1 One-way 3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Bolzano:
A train is L 77 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dortmund to Bolzano costing on average L 444.
A train is L 2,182 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Bolzano costing on average L 2,549.
Other travel options to Bolzano take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 40m.
Bus takes on average 13h 44m.
- Around 51 flights per day.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Bolzano 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 Venice Marco Polo Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Bolzano/Bozen.
- Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Bolzano, Via Bruno Buozzi (Bozen Süd).
- Travel with Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, Lot Polish Airlines, Eurowings, British Airways, Turkish Airlines, Vueling, Air Baltic, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Swiss, Sky Alps, ITA, Avion Express Malta, Smartwings, GetJet Airlines to go to Bolzano by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Bolzano by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bolzano by bus.
- 2 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Sky Alps, Avion Express Malta, Smartwings.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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