How to travel from Dortmund to Vienna

There are 3 options to travel between Dortmund and Vienna including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Vienna is a bus with an average price of $83.

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

A bus is $132 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Vienna costing on average $215.

A bus is $427 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Vienna costing on average $509.

The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 52m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 35m.

Bus takes on average 14h 58m.

The distance from Dortmund to Vienna is approximately 457 miles (736 km).

The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Vienna is:

• Around 52 flights per day.
• Around 14 trains per day.
• Around 13 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Vienna 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 Vienna:

• Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Vienna International Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
• Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dortmund to Vienna, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), EuroNight, ÖBB, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Vienna by train.
• Travel with Malta Air, Eurowings, Ryanair, Air Baltic, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Croatia Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Egypt Air, British Airways, Sas Airways, CitizenPlane, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, Smartwings, GetJet Airlines, TAP Portugal, Buzz to go to Vienna by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Vienna by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Dortmund to Vienna with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.
• 11 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Eurowings, Ryanair, Air Baltic, Austrian Airlines, Avion Express Malta, Smartwings, Buzz.

Omio customers who travel from Dortmund to Vienna often also extend their vacation to go to Budapest, Prague, Bratislava, Salzburg, Hallstatt. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Vienna and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Vienna to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Vienna, you can explore the Prater for amusement rides and the iconic Wiener Riesenrad Ferris wheel, visit the Naschmarkt for international foods and local specialties, enjoy a scenic Danube River Cruise, and witness classical equestrian performances at the Spanish Riding School. For nature enthusiasts, the Vienna Woods offer picturesque hiking trails. Notable sights include the Schönbrunn Palace with its extensive gardens, the Gothic St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Belvedere Palace with its impressive art collection, the historic Hofburg Palace, and the renowned Vienna State Opera.

Three to four days are ideal to explore Vienna's major attractions, including Schönbrunn Palace, St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Belvedere Palace, and the city’s vibrant cultural scene.