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Compare train and bus for Dortmund to Gütersloh
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Gütersloh among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €12 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €12, while a train costs an average of €12.
Distance: 47 miles (77 km)
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Most popular Train | Driving |
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€12 Average price Cheapest | €14 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 16m Average total duration Fastest 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The journey is about 24m faster (46m by train vs 1h 10m by car) and roughly €3 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (€12 vs €14). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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How to get from Dortmund to Gütersloh by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dortmund to Gütersloh is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixTrain5:32 PM 0h52 Dortmund Hbf 6:24 PM Gütersloh Hbf €9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixTrain5:32 PM 0h52 Dortmund Hbf 6:24 PM Gütersloh Hbf €9 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
IC 244110:28 AM 0h39 Dortmund Hbf 11:07 AM Gütersloh Hbf €18 1 One-way 0 transfers
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FlixTrain1:32 PM 0h52 Dortmund Hbf 2:24 PM Gütersloh Hbf €9 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixTrain9:32 AM 0h50 Dortmund Hbf 10:22 AM Gütersloh Hbf €10 1 One-way 0 transfers
IC 24438:28 AM 0h39 Dortmund Hbf 9:07 AM Gütersloh Hbf €20 1 One-way 0 transfers
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- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Gütersloh as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Gütersloh Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Gütersloh, ZOB.
- Travel with FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn to go to Gütersloh by train.
- 3 direct trains per day with FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn.
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