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Compare bus and train for Dortmund to Limburg an der Lahn
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Limburg an der Lahn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 5m. 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 $22, while a train costs an average of $71.
Distance: 82 miles (132 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$71 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 3h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 39m Average total duration 4h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Dortmund to Limburg an der Lahn
Compare the available ways to get from Dortmund to Limburg an der Lahn, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Limburg an der Lahn:
A bus is $50 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Limburg an der Lahn costing on average $71 (€60).
Other travel options to Limburg an der Lahn take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 39m.
Tickets start at around $71 (€60) compared to roughly $30 (€25) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$41 (-€34). The journey takes 3h 35m versus 2h 22m 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Limburg an der Lahn:
A bus is $50 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Limburg an der Lahn costing on average $71 (€60).
Other travel options to Limburg an der Lahn take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 39m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Limburg an der Lahn as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Limburg (Lahn) station.
- Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Limburg, Kopenhagener Straße.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Hessische Landesbahn to go to Limburg an der Lahn by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Limburg an der Lahn by bus.
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