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Compare train and bus for Eisenach to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Eisenach to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $24 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, while a train costs an average of $73.
Distance: 128 miles (207 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$73 Average price | $24 Average price Cheapest | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 19m Average total duration 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Eisenach to Dortmund:
A bus is $49 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Eisenach to Dortmund costing on average $73 (€61).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 19m.
Tickets start at around $73 (€61) compared to roughly $45 (€38) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-27.58 (€-23.00). The journey takes 3h 49m versus 3h 13m 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.
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How to get from Eisenach to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Eisenach to Dortmund is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:40 PM10h40Eisenach7:20 AMDortmund$351One-way0 transfers
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8:40 PM10h40Eisenach7:20 AMDortmund$351One-way0 transfers
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8:40 PM10h40Eisenach7:20 AMDortmund$351One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Eisenach to Dortmund:
A bus is $49 (€41) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Eisenach to Dortmund costing on average $73 (€61).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 19m.
- Around 37 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Eisenach and Dortmund as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Eisenach station and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Eisenach, Busbahnhof and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dortmund by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Dortmund by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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