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Compare train and bus for Dortmund to Homburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Homburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €55 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €55, while a train costs an average of €115.
Distance: 151 miles (244 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€115 Average price | €55 Average price Cheapest | €50 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 4h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 23m Average total duration 9h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Dortmund to Homburg
Compare the available ways to get from Dortmund to Homburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Homburg:
A bus is €60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Homburg costing on average €115.
Other travel options to Homburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 23m.
Tickets start at around €55 compared to roughly €50 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€5. The journey takes 9h 53m versus 3h 59m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Dortmund to Homburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dortmund to Homburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

4:40 PM 11h25 Dortmund 4:05 AM Homburg €29 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:40 PM 11h25 Dortmund 4:05 AM Homburg €29 1 One-way 0 transfers
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4:40 PM 11h25 Dortmund 4:05 AM Homburg €29 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Homburg:
A bus is €60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Homburg costing on average €115.
Other travel options to Homburg take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 23m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Homburg 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 Homburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Homburg, Hauptbahnhof.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Homburg by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Homburg by bus.
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