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Compare bus and train for Dortmund to Linz
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Linz among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $51. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 9h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $51, and a train costs an average of $53.
Distance: 375 miles (604 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$123 Average price | $74 Average price Cheapest | $168 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 54m Average total duration Fastest 9h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 12m Average total duration 14h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg 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 Linz:
A bus is $49 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Linz costing on average $123 (€98).
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 42m.
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How to get from Dortmund to Linz by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dortmund to Linz is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:15 PM19h00Dortmund3:15 PMLinz$611One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
8:15 PM19h00Dortmund3:15 PMLinz$611One-way0 transfers
Fastest
11:40 AM13h50Dortmund1:30 AMLinz$691One-way0 transfers
Other options
10:45 PM18h40Dortmund5:25 PMLinz$721One-way0 transfers
11:10 AM15h15Dortmund2:25 AMLinz$791One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Linz:
A bus is $49 (€39) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Linz costing on average $123 (€98).
Other travel options to Linz take longer:
Bus takes on average 14h 42m.
- Around 14 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 4 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Linz 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 Linz Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Linz, Industriezeile.
- Travel with ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Linz by train.
- Travel with Union Ivkoni International, FlixBus, Union Ivkoni - Unibus to go to Linz by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International, Union Ivkoni - Unibus.
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