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Compare train and bus for Dortmund to Saarbrücken
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Saarbrücken among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł 151 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 18m. 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 zł 151, while a train costs an average of zł 416.
Distance: 159 miles (256 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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zł 416 Average price | zł 151 Average price Cheapest | zł 237 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 18m Average total duration Fastest 4h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 45m Average total duration 6h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Saarbrücken
Compare the available ways to get from Dortmund to Saarbrücken, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Saarbrücken:
A bus is zł 265 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Saarbrücken costing on average zł 416.
Other travel options to Saarbrücken take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 45m.
Tickets start at around zł 416 compared to roughly zł 237 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -zł 178. The journey takes 4h 48m versus 3h 59m 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 Saarbrücken by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dortmund to Saarbrücken is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:15 PM 11h35 Dortmund 7:50 AM Saarbrücken zł 117 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
8:15 PM 11h35 Dortmund 7:50 AM Saarbrücken zł 117 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
5:25 PM 7h55 Dortmund 1:20 AM Saarbrücken zł 151 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
4:25 PM 7h55 Dortmund 12:20 AM Saarbrücken zł 160 1 One-way 0 transfers3:10 AM 8h55 Dortmund 12:05 PM Saarbrücken zł 200 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Saarbrücken:
A bus is zł 265 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Saarbrücken costing on average zł 416.
Other travel options to Saarbrücken take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 45m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Saarbrücken 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 Saarbrücken Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Saarbrücken.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Saarbrücken by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Regional-Express, TGV to go to Saarbrücken by train.
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