How to travel from Dortmund to Venice

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dortmund to Venice

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Venice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $125 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 55m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $125, while a flight costs an average of $515.

Distance: 474 miles (764 km)

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$515

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$125

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$273

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$14

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4h 55m

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2h 55m

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19h 5m

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18h 35m

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14h 10m

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13h 40m

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11h 58m

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The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Venice is a bus with an average price of $125.

This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Venice:

A bus is $148 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Venice costing on average $273.

A bus is $391 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Venice costing on average $515.

The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Venice is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 55m.

Other travel options to Venice take longer:

Train takes on average 14h 10m.

Bus takes on average 19h 5m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Dortmund and Venice including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Dortmund to Venice among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 9h 3m sooner (2h 55m by flight vs 11h 58m by car). Tickets start at around $515 compared to roughly $14 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Dortmund to Venice

How to get from Dortmund to Venice by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Dortmund to Venice is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    9:15 PM19h25
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    4:40 PMVenezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti
    $801One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    9:15 PM19h25
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    4:40 PMVenezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti
    $801One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW814
    7:05 PM1h30
    Cologne Bonn Airport
    8:35 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport
    $1421One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 101 · ICE 591 · RJ 85
    5:34 AM12h51
    Dortmund Hbf
    6:25 PMVenice Santa Lucia
    $1271One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 525 · RJ 85
    4:54 AM13h31
    Dortmund Hbf
    6:25 PMVenice Santa Lucia
    $1271One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:15 PM19h35
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    4:50 PMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
    $821One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    12:11 PM20h29
    Dortmund Hbf
    8:40 AMVenezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione)
    $901One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
    12:11 PM20h49
    Dortmund Hbf
    9:00 AMVenezia, Tronchetto Vaporetti
    $901One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW9810
    11:10 AM1h35
    Dusseldorf Airport
    12:45 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport
    $1171One-way
    0 transfers
  • VuelingVY1899 · VY6408
    9:00 PM14h50
    Dusseldorf Airport
    11:50 AMVenice Marco Polo Airport
    $2651One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 513+LufthansaAZ7311
    6:36 AM11h24
    Dortmund Hbf
    6:00 PMVenice Marco Polo Airport
    $2721One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Dortmund to Venice

Travel to Venice 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 Venice.

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There are 3 options to travel between Dortmund and Venice including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Venice is a bus with an average price of $125.

This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Venice:

A bus is $148 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Venice costing on average $273.

A bus is $391 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Venice costing on average $515.

The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Venice is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 55m.

Other travel options to Venice take longer:

Train takes on average 14h 10m.

Bus takes on average 19h 5m.

The distance from Dortmund to Venice is approximately 474 miles (764 km).
The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Venice is:
  • Around 48 flights per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Venice as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dortmund to Venice:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Venice Marco Polo Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Venice Santa Lucia.
  • Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Venezia, Viale Stazione / Via Dante (Mestre Stazione).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dortmund to Venice, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurowings, Smartwings, Avion Express Malta, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Air France, Qatar Airways, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air Baltic, GetJet Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, ITA, British Airways to go to Venice by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Venice by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Venice by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Dortmund to Venice:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Smartwings, Avion Express Malta.
Omio customers who travel from Dortmund to Venice often also extend their vacation to go to Rome, Florence, Milan, Paris, Verona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Venice and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Venice to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Venice, you can explore the vibrant Rialto Market for fresh produce and seafood, take a romantic gondola ride through the canals, visit the Peggy Guggenheim Collection modern art museum, enjoy a traditional meal at a local osteria, and attend a classical music concert in a historic church. Don't miss iconic sights like St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, Rialto Bridge, the Grand Canal, and Murano Island known for glassmaking.
Typically, 2 to 3 days in Venice are sufficient to explore the main attractions, such as St. Mark's Basilica, the Grand Canal, and the Rialto Bridge, while allowing time for leisurely strolls through the city's charming streets and canals.

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