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Compare bus, train, and flight for Dortmund to Regensburg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Regensburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $49 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, while a flight costs an average of $461.
Distance: 267 miles (431 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$155 Average price | $49 Average price Cheapest | $461 Average price | $96 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 27m Average total duration 5h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 31m Average total duration 8h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 9m Average total duration Fastest 2h 9m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare the available ways to get from Dortmund to Regensburg, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Regensburg:
A bus is $106 (€89) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Regensburg costing on average $155 (€130).
A bus is $413 (€346) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Regensburg costing on average $461 (€387).
Other travel options to Regensburg take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 27m.
Bus takes on average 8h 31m.
Tickets start at around $155 (€130) compared to roughly $96 (€81) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$58 (-€48). The journey takes 5h 57m versus 5h 48m 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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How to get from Dortmund to Regensburg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dortmund to Regensburg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

7:15 PM 8h45 Dortmund 4:00 AM Regensburg $45 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest

7:15 PM 8h45 Dortmund 4:00 AM Regensburg $45 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest

7:15 PM 8h45 Dortmund 4:00 AM Regensburg $45 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options

8:15 PM 8h45 Dortmund 5:00 AM Regensburg $46 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Regensburg:
A bus is $106 (€89) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Regensburg costing on average $155 (€130).
A bus is $413 (€346) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Regensburg costing on average $461 (€387).
Other travel options to Regensburg take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 27m.
Bus takes on average 8h 31m.
- Around 28 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Regensburg as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Regensburg Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Regensburg, Hauptbahnhof.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Regensburg by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Condor Flugdienst, British Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, GetJet Airlines, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Regensburg by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Regensburg by bus.
- 17 direct flights per day with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Baltic, Lufthansa Cityline.
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