How to travel from Gdańsk to Dortmund

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Gdańsk to Dortmund

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Gdańsk to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €71 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 46m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €71, while a flight costs an average of €345.

Distance: 504 miles (812 km)

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€168

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Compare ways to travel from Gdańsk to Dortmund

Compare the available ways to get from Gdańsk to Dortmund, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Gdańsk to Dortmund is a bus with an average price of €71.

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

A bus is €16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gdańsk to Dortmund costing on average €87.

A bus is €275 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gdańsk to Dortmund costing on average €345.

The fastest way to travel from Gdańsk to Dortmund is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 46m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 21m.

Bus takes on average 17h 13m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Gdańsk and Dortmund including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Gdańsk to Dortmund among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 7h 41m sooner (2h 46m by flight vs 10h 27m by car). Tickets start at around €345 compared to roughly €168 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Gdańsk to Dortmund

How to get from Gdańsk to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Gdańsk to Dortmund is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • Deutsche BahnIC 5412 · EC 46 · ICE 935 · ICE 542
    3 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnIC 5412 · EC 46 · ICE 935 · ICE 542
    3 transfers

Fastest

  • Wizz AirW61661
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 5604 · EC 40 · 3359 · ICE 1540
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 263 · EC 48 · ICE 933 · ICE 544
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnIC 265 · EC 44 · ICE 937 · ICE 504
    4 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    2 transfers
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO3832 · LO403
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1302 · KL1799
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1302 · KL1801
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Gdańsk to Dortmund

Travel to Dortmund 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 Gdańsk to Dortmund.

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There are 3 options to travel between Gdańsk and Dortmund including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Gdańsk to Dortmund is a bus with an average price of €71.

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

A bus is €16 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gdańsk to Dortmund costing on average €87.

A bus is €275 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gdańsk to Dortmund costing on average €345.

The fastest way to travel from Gdańsk to Dortmund is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 46m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 21m.

Bus takes on average 17h 13m.

The distance from Gdańsk to Dortmund is approximately 504 miles (812 km).
The average frequency per day from Gdańsk to Dortmund is:
  • Around 43 flights per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Gdańsk to Dortmund:
  • Flights mostly depart from Gdansk Lech Walesa Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Gdańsk Główny and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Gdańsk, Dworzec Główny and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Gdańsk to Dortmund, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lot Polish Airlines, Sas Airways, Lufthansa, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Wizz Air, Helvetic Airways, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Baltic, Eurowings, Swiss, CitizenPlane, Avion Express Malta to go to Dortmund by flight.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Dortmund by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad to go to Dortmund by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Gdańsk to Dortmund with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Wizz Air, Eurowings, CitizenPlane, Avion Express Malta.
  • 1 direct buses per day with Sindbad.
Omio customers who travel from Gdańsk to Dortmund often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Cologne, Berlin, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dortmund and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Dortmund to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Dortmund, you can explore the vibrant Kreuzviertel district for trendy cafes and boutiques, attend concerts at the Westfalenhallen, and discover industrial heritage at the Zollern Colliery museum. Enjoy a stroll along Phoenix See or visit the Botanischer Garten Rombergpark for its serene landscapes. Key sights include Westfalenpark with its iconic Florianturm, the cultural Dortmund U-Tower, Signal Iduna Park, the Dortmund Zoo, and the German Football Museum.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Dortmund's key attractions, such as the Zollern Colliery, Dortmund U-Tower, and Westfalenpark, while also enjoying local cuisine and vibrant neighborhoods.

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