How to travel from Dortmund to Wolfsburg

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Compare train and bus for Dortmund to Wolfsburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Wolfsburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a train costs an average of $20.

Distance: 154 miles (249 km)

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$72

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$27

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$54

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3h 27m

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4h 3m

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3h 33m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Wolfsburg is a bus with an average price of $27 (€22).

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

A bus is $45 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Wolfsburg costing on average $72 (€58).

The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Wolfsburg is by train with an average journey time of 2h 57m.

Other travel options to Wolfsburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 33m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Dortmund and Wolfsburg including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Dortmund to Wolfsburg among Omio's users.

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FAQs: Travel from Dortmund to Wolfsburg

Travel to Wolfsburg 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 Wolfsburg.

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There are 2 options to travel between Dortmund and Wolfsburg including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Wolfsburg is a bus with an average price of $27 (€22).

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

A bus is $45 (€36) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Wolfsburg costing on average $72 (€58).

The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Wolfsburg is by train with an average journey time of 2h 57m.

Other travel options to Wolfsburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 3h 33m.

The distance from Dortmund to Wolfsburg is approximately 154 miles (249 km).
The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Wolfsburg is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Wolfsburg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dortmund to Wolfsburg:
  • Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Wolfsburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Braunschweig, Berliner Platz (ZOB).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dortmund to Wolfsburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, WestfalenBahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Wolfsburg by train.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Wolfsburg by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dortmund to Wolfsburg with the following travel companies:
  • 6 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
  • 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Dortmund to Wolfsburg often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Hanover, Paris, Amsterdam, Hamburg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Wolfsburg and these popular destinations at a great price.

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