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Compare bus and train for Dortmund to Tübingen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Tübingen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €30. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 5h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €30, and a train costs an average of €56.
Distance: 218 miles (351 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€82 Average price | €39 Average price Cheapest |
5h 39m Average total duration 5h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 30m Average total duration Fastest 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Dortmund to Tübingen is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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FAQs: Travel from Dortmund to Tübingen
Travel to Tübingen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dortmund to Tübingen.

There are 2 options to travel from Dortmund to Tübingen including taking a bus or train.
The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Tübingen is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $28 (€25) compared to other travel options to Tübingen:
A bus is $1 (€1) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Tübingen costing on average $29 (€26).
The quickest way to travel from Dortmund to Tübingen is by train, which takes on average 5 h 13 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 9 h 10 min of travel time.
You should expect to travel around 218 miles (351 km) between Dortmund and Tübingen.
The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Tübingen is:
- 5 buses a day.
- 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Tübingen from Dortmund as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Dortmund to Tübingen:
- Most travelers who purchase a train ticket from Dortmund to Tübingen depart from Dortmund Hbf to Tübingen Hbf.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Dortmund to Tübingen:
- You can take a bus from Dortmund to Tübingen with FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for $28 (€25) with FlixBus from Dortmund to Tübingen.
- You can go to Tübingen from Dortmund by train with Deutsche Bahn. You'll see cheap train tickets for $29 (€26) with Deutsche Bahn from Dortmund to Tübingen on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dortmund to Tübingen with the following travel companies:
- Direct bus available with FlixBus 2 direct buses per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Tübingen as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Dortmund to Tübingen.
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