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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dortmund to Bratislava
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Bratislava among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the flight, with an average ticket price of €61 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 0m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of €61, while a train costs an average of €142.
Distance: 487 miles (785 km)
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Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€61 Average price Cheapest | €142 Average price | €83 Average price | €168 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 11h 35m Average total duration 11h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 59m Average total duration 15h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Bratislava:
A flight is €22 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dortmund to Bratislava costing on average €83.
A flight is €82 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Bratislava costing on average €142.
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 35m.
Bus takes on average 15h 59m.
You'll arrive about 8h 21m sooner (2h 0m by flight vs 10h 21m by car) and save roughly €108 compared to fuel and tolls (€61 vs €168). You also avoid a long drive, giving you more time to relax or get on with your plans.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way, are travelling with bulky luggage, or need a car at your destination.
Travel optionsfrom Dortmund to Bratislava
How to get from Dortmund to Bratislava by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dortmund to Bratislava is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
ICE 523 · RJX 65 · REX 77854:00 AM12h44Dortmund Hbf4:44 PMBratislava-Petržalka€601One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- ICE 523 · RJX 65 · REX 77854:00 AM12h44Dortmund Hbf4:44 PMBratislava-Petržalka€601One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- ICE 642 · ICE 629 · EC 1219 · REX 253812:15 PM11h55Dortmund Hbf12:10 AMBratislava hlavná stanica€1401One-way3 transfers
Other options
- ICE 921 · 4251 · ICE 511 · RJX 651:45 AM14h59Dortmund Hbf4:44 PMBratislava-Petržalka€661One-way4 transfers
- IC 2348 · ICE 2511 · ICE 591 · ICE 12155:36 AM12h34Dortmund Hbf6:10 PMBratislava hlavná stanica€701One-way4 transfers
- ICE 2511 · ICE 591 · ICE 1215 · REX 25265:24 AM12h46Dortmund Hbf6:10 PMBratislava hlavná stanica€701One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus6:40 PM18h35Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf1:15 PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy€711One-way1 transfer- FlixBus · FlixBus11:50 PM17h25Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf5:15 PMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy€751One-way1 transfer
FlixTrain+FlixBus · FlixBus9:35 AM17h45Dortmund Hbf3:20 AMBratislava, Bus Station Nivy€761One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Bratislava:
A flight is €22 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dortmund to Bratislava costing on average €83.
A flight is €82 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Bratislava costing on average €142.
Other travel options to Bratislava take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 35m.
Bus takes on average 15h 59m.
- Around 30 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 2 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Bratislava as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dortmund Airport and arrive in Bratislava M. R. Štefánik Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Bratislava-Petržalka.
- Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Bratislava, Most SNP.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Bratislava by train.
- Travel with Wizz Air to go to Bratislava by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bratislava by bus.
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