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Compare bus, train, and flight for Dortmund to Villach
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Villach among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $75 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 12h 9m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $75, while a bus costs an average of $78.
Distance: 445 miles (717 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$75 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 9m Average total duration Fastest 11h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 19h 22m Average total duration 18h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Villach:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dortmund to Villach costing on average $78 (€63).
A train is $146 (€118) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Villach costing on average $221 (€179).
Other travel options to Villach take longer:
Flight takes on average 16h 23m.
Bus takes on average 19h 22m.
Tickets start at around $75 (€61) compared to roughly $44 (€36) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-31.20 (€-25.22). The journey takes 11h 39m versus 9h 43m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Dortmund to Villach
How to get from Dortmund to Villach by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dortmund to Villach is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:40 PM20h05Dortmund8:45 AMVillach$981One-way1 transfer
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12:40 PM20h05Dortmund8:45 AMVillach$981One-way1 transfer
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12:40 PM20h05Dortmund8:45 AMVillach$981One-way1 transfer
Other options
4:20 PM29h55Dortmund10:15 PMVillach$1031One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Villach:
A train is $3 (€2) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Dortmund to Villach costing on average $78 (€63).
A train is $146 (€118) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Villach costing on average $221 (€179).
Other travel options to Villach take longer:
Flight takes on average 16h 23m.
Bus takes on average 19h 22m.
- Around 29 flights per day.
- Around 17 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Villach as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Villach Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Villach by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Villach by train.
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