How to travel from Dortmund to Vienna

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Compare bus, train, and flight 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 $53. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 44m. 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 $53, and a train costs an average of $59.

Distance: 457 miles (736 km)

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Flight

$170

Average price

$81

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Cheapest

$168

Average price

11h 47m

Average total duration

11h 17m

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30m

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11h 17m

Average total duration

10h 47m

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7h 44m

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4h 44m

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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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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Ryanair

Most popular airline

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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.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:15PM14h40
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
11:55AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
$781One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:15PM14h40
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
11:55AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
$781One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

RyanairFR 9481
07:20PM1h30
Cologne Bonn Airport
08:50PMVienna International Airport
$1851One-way
0 transfers

Other options

ÖBB | ICEICE 515 · ICE 1225
08:36AM11h11
Dortmund Hbf
07:47PMVienna Hbf
$1371One-way
1 transfer
ÖBB | ICEICE 515 · ICE 1225+ÖBB | InterCityIC 745
08:36AM11h51
Dortmund Hbf
08:27PMVienna Airport
$1371One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 515 · RJX 69
08:36AM10h56
Dortmund Hbf
07:32PMVienna Hbf
$1991One-way
1 transfer
FlixTrainFlixTrain+FlixBusFlixBus
04:39PM19h16
Dortmund Hbf
11:55AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
$801One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
02:00PM16h20
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
06:20AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
$781One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:45AM16h20
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
02:05AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
$831One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 201+Austrian AirlinesOS220
03:36PM7h29
Dortmund Hbf
11:05PMVienna International Airport
$2521One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche Bahn26818 · ICE 1519+Austrian AirlinesOS216
12:45PM8h20
Dortmund Hbf
09:05PMVienna International Airport
$2591One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 519+Austrian AirlinesOS216
12:36PM8h29
Dortmund Hbf
09:05PMVienna International Airport
$2721One-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 3 options to travel between Dortmund and Vienna including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Vienna is a flight with an average price of $34 (€28).

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

A flight is $19 (€15) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dortmund to Vienna costing on average $53 (€43).

A flight is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Vienna costing on average $59 (€48).

The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 30m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Bus takes on average 12h 29m.

Train takes on average 9h 6m.

The distance from Dortmund to Vienna is approximately 457 miles (736 km).
The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Vienna is:
  • Around 42 flights per day.
  • Around 20 trains per day.
  • Around 16 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Vienna as scheduled services by bus, train, 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 Cologne Bonn 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, EuroNight, Westbahn to go to Vienna by train.
  • Travel with Ryanair, Eurowings , KM Malta Airlines to go to Vienna by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar to go to Vienna by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dortmund to Vienna with the following travel companies:
  • 10 direct flights per day with KM Malta Airlines.
  • 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Dortmund to Vienna often also extend their vacation to go to Budapest, Prague, Bratislava, Salzburg, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Vienna and these popular destinations at a great price.
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