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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dortmund to Gothenburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Gothenburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $64. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $64, and a flight costs an average of $67.
Distance: 464 miles (747 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$159 Average price | $100 Average price Cheapest | $234 Average price | $315 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 29m Average total duration 12h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 21m Average total duration 16h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 1h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Gothenburg:
A bus is $59 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Gothenburg costing on average $159 (€128).
A bus is $134 (€108) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Gothenburg costing on average $234 (€188).
Other travel options to Gothenburg take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 59m.
Bus takes on average 16h 51m.
Travel optionsfrom Dortmund to Gothenburg
How to get from Dortmund to Gothenburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dortmund to Gothenburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:50 PM26h35Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf2:25 AMGöteborg, Åkareplatsen$921One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:50 PM26h35Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf2:25 AMGöteborg, Åkareplatsen$921One-way2 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus · FlixBus10:40 AM18h30Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf5:10 AMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen$931One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:20 PM24h35Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf4:55 PMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen$931One-way2 transfers
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FlixTrain1:32 PM24h43Dortmund Hbf2:15 PMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen$931One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:50 PM21h05Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf8:55 PMGöteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen$941One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Gothenburg:
A bus is $59 (€47) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Gothenburg costing on average $159 (€128).
A bus is $134 (€108) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Gothenburg costing on average $234 (€188).
Other travel options to Gothenburg take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 59m.
Bus takes on average 16h 51m.
- Around 36 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 Gothenburg as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Gothenburg Centralstation.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Göteborg-Landvetter Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Göteborg, Nils Ericsson Terminalen.
- Travel with Eurowings to go to Gothenburg by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Gothenburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Gothenburg by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Eurowings.
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