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Compare bus and train for Dortmund to Schweinfurt
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Schweinfurt among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $44 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 38m. 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 $44, while a train costs an average of $122.
Distance: 157 miles (253 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$122 Average price | $44 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 38m Average total duration Fastest 4h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 37m Average total duration 8h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m 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 Schweinfurt
Compare the available ways to get from Dortmund to Schweinfurt, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Schweinfurt:
A bus is $79 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Schweinfurt costing on average $122.
Other travel options to Schweinfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 37m.
Tickets start at around $122 compared to roughly $61 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$60. The journey takes 4h 8m versus 4h 8m 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 Schweinfurt by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dortmund to Schweinfurt is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:15 AM 11h40 Dortmund 2:55 PM Schweinfurt $56 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:15 AM 11h40 Dortmund 2:55 PM Schweinfurt $56 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
3:15 AM 11h40 Dortmund 2:55 PM Schweinfurt $56 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
10:50 PM 12h50 Dortmund 11:40 AM Schweinfurt $56 1 One-way 0 transfers9:50 PM 12h50 Dortmund 10:40 AM Schweinfurt $146 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Schweinfurt:
A bus is $79 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Schweinfurt costing on average $122.
Other travel options to Schweinfurt take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 37m.
- Around 5 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Schweinfurt as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Schweinfurt.
- Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Schweinfurt Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Schweinfurt by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Schweinfurt by bus.
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