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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 bus with prices starting from $62. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 11h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $62, and a train costs an average of $73.
Distance: 445 miles (717 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$133 Average price | $74 Average price Cheapest | $44 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 7m Average total duration Fastest 11h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 23h 54m Average total duration 23h 24m 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 |
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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 bus is $59 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Villach costing on average $133 (€108).
A bus is $190 (€154) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Villach costing on average $264 (€214).
Other travel options to Villach take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 37m.
Bus takes on average 23h 24m.
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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
ICE 915 · ICE 1198:11 AM10h22Dortmund Hbf6:33 PMVillach Hbf$771One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
ICE 915 · ICE 1198:11 AM10h22Dortmund Hbf6:33 PMVillach Hbf$771One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LH79+
LH14586:10 AM3h05Dusseldorf Airport9:15 AMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport$2561One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 515+
IC 799+
RJX 698:36 AM10h58Dortmund Hbf7:34 PMVillach Hbf$771One-way2 transfers
ICE 219 · ICE 2118:39 AM11h55Dortmund Hbf8:34 PMVillach Hbf$771One-way1 transfer
ICE 219 · ICE 2118:39 AM11h55Dortmund Hbf8:34 PMVillach Hbf$861One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 PM16h45Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf2:00 PMVillach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)$801One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus+
FlixTrain4:27 PM21h33Dortmund Hbf2:00 PMVillach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)$801One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:10 AM17h40Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf10:50 PMVillach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)$801One-way2 transfers
LO406 · LO6157:15 AM5h30Dusseldorf Airport12:45 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport$1971One-way1 transfer
LO406 · LO6177:15 AM9h05Dusseldorf Airport4:20 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport$1971One-way1 transfer
LO408 · LO6157:45 PM17h00Dusseldorf Airport12:45 PMLjubljana Joze Pucnik Airport$1971One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Villach:
A bus is $59 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Villach costing on average $133 (€108).
A bus is $190 (€154) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Villach costing on average $264 (€214).
Other travel options to Villach take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 37m.
Bus takes on average 23h 24m.
- Around 28 flights per day.
- Around 16 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, ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Villach by train.
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