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Compare train and bus for Dortmund to Liège
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Liège among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $27 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 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 bus costs an average of $27, while a train costs an average of $58.
Distance: 102 miles (165 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$58 Average price | $27 Average price Cheapest | $39 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 16m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 30m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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 Liège:
A bus is $32 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Liège costing on average $58 (€49).
Other travel options to Liège take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 5m.
Tickets start at around $58 (€49) compared to roughly $39 (€32) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$19 (-€16). The journey takes 2h 46m versus 2h 30m 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 Liège
How to get from Dortmund to Liège by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dortmund to Liège is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
51122 · 504297:00 AM6h55Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf1:55 PMLiege, Train Station Guillemins$151One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
51122 · 504297:00 AM6h55Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf1:55 PMLiege, Train Station Guillemins$151One-way1 transfer
Fastest
94145:11 AM2h35Dortmund Hbf7:46 AMLiège-Guillemins$721One-way0 transfers
Other options
9414+
54775:11 AM2h50Dortmund Hbf8:01 AMLiège-Jonfosse$781One-way1 transfer
9414+
54775:11 AM2h53Dortmund Hbf8:04 AMLiège-Palais$781One-way1 transfer
94266:52 AM2h55Dortmund Hbf9:47 AMLiège-Guillemins$1261One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus4:25 AM5h40Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf10:05 AMLiège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins)$301One-way1 transfer
FlixBus8:40 PM5h20Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf2:00 AMLiège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins)$391One-way0 transfers
FlixTrain+
FlixBus8:10 PM5h50Dortmund Hbf2:00 AMLiège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins)$401One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Liège:
A bus is $34 (€29) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Liège costing on average $58 (€49).
Other travel options to Liège take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 8m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Liège 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 Liège-Guillemins.
- Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Liège by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar to go to Liège by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Eurostar.
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