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How to travel from Dortmund to Vienna

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Compare bus and train for Dortmund to Vienna

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €36. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €36, and a flight costs an average of €62.

Distance: 457 miles (736 km)

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€145

Average price

€63

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Cheapest

€156

Average price

11h 52m

Average total duration

11h 22m

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30m

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14h 26m

Average total duration

13h 56m

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4h 39m

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1h 39m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

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0.7 - 1.8kg

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Ryanair

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from Dortmund to Vienna

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
05:51PM12h29
Dortmund Hbf
06:20AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
$781One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
02:25PM16h45
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
07:10AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
$771One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Eurowings EW752
06:50AM1h30
Cologne Bonn Airport
08:20AMVienna International Airport
$2141One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 27
08:11AM10h36
Dortmund Hbf
06:47PMVienna Hbf
$1611One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 517 · RJX 261
10:36AM10h51
Dortmund Hbf
09:27PMVienna Hbf
$1611One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn26711 · ICE 787 · ICE 27
09:39AM9h08
Dortmund Hbf
06:47PMVienna Hbf
$1751One-way
2 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
07:35PM16h20
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
11:55AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
$791One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:45PM14h45
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
02:30PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
$781One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:45AM16h35
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
02:20AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
$781One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 513+Austrian AirlinesOS208
06:36AM7h39
Dortmund Hbf
02:15PMVienna International Airport
$2101One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnIC 2225 · S8+Austrian AirlinesOS212
07:02AM10h38
Dortmund Hbf
05:40PMVienna International Airport
$1991One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 513+Austrian AirlinesOS210
06:36AM8h29
Dortmund Hbf
03:05PMVienna International Airport
$2101One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Dortmund to Vienna

Travel to Vienna 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 Vienna.

FAQs

There are 2 travel options from Dortmund to Vienna. You can take a bus or train.

The cheapest way to go to Vienna from Dortmund is by taking a bus, which costs on average $40 (€36).

This is compared to other ways of getting from Dortmund to Vienna:

A bus is () less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Vienna costing on average ().

A bus is $15 (€14) less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Vienna costing on average $55 (€50).

The fastest way from Dortmund to Vienna is by train with an average journey time of 9 h 3 min.

There are alternative travel options to Vienna that take longer:

Getting to Vienna by bus takes 14 h 30 min on average.

The Dortmund to Vienna distance is around 456 miles (735 km).

The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Vienna is:

  • Around 15 buses per day.
  • Around 21 flights per day.
  • 20 trains a day.

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

  • Most travelers catch their bus from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
  • Most travelers board their train from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Vienna Hbf.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Dortmund to Vienna:

  • You can take a bus from Dortmund to Vienna with FlixBus or Ourbus. Cheap tickets can be found for $40 (€36) with Ourbus from Dortmund to Vienna.
  • You can go to Vienna from Dortmund by plane with Eurowings or Wizz Air. You'll see cheap plane tickets for $44 (€40) with Eurowings from Dortmund to Vienna on Omio.
  • You can travel between Dortmund and Vienna by train with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB or EuroNight. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $55 (€50) with Deutsche Bahn from Dortmund to Vienna.

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

  • You can find 6 direct flights per day to Vienna with.
  • You can check for a direct train to Vienna with Deutsche Bahn or ÖBB | ICE with 2 direct trains per day.

Direct services to Vienna tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.

Many of our customers who book a trip from Dortmund to Vienna often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like Budapest, Prague, Bratislava, Salzburg or Munich. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Dortmund and Vienna itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Vienna and any of these top destinations today!
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