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Compare train, bus, and flight for Graz to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Graz to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $75 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $75, while a flight costs an average of $520.
Distance: 472 miles (761 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$166 Average price | $520 Average price | $75 Average price Cheapest | $70 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 55m Average total duration 11h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 6m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 16h 47m Average total duration 16h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Graz to Dortmund
Compare the available ways to get from Graz to Dortmund, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Graz to Dortmund:
A bus is $91 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Graz to Dortmund costing on average $166.
A bus is $446 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Graz to Dortmund costing on average $520.
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 55m.
Bus takes on average 16h 47m.
Tickets start at around $166 compared to roughly $70 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$95. The journey takes 11h 25m versus 8h 35m 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 Graz to Dortmund
How to get from Graz to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Graz to Dortmund is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
S 1 · RJ 658 · ICE 888 · 267105:52 PM 16h27 Graz Don Bosco 10:19 AM Dortmund Hbf $59 1 One-way 4 transfers
Cheapest
S 1 · RJ 658 · ICE 888 · 267105:52 PM 16h27 Graz Don Bosco 10:19 AM Dortmund Hbf $59 1 One-way 4 transfers
Fastest
EW97257:15 PM 1h25 Graz Airport 8:40 PM Dusseldorf Airport $191 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
S 1 · RJ 554 · EC 114 · ICE 59011:52 AM 12h55 Graz Don Bosco 12:47 AM Dortmund Hbf $67 1 One-way 4 transfers
S 1 · RJX 133 · IC 794 · RJX 6210:52 AM 12h33 Graz Don Bosco 11:25 PM Dortmund Hbf $72 1 One-way 4 transfers
S 1 · RJX 133 · IC 794 · RJX 6210:52 AM 13h35 Graz Don Bosco 12:27 AM Dortmund Hbf $72 1 One-way 5 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:45 AM 19h35 Graz, Ostbahnstraße (Liebenau Murpark) 4:20 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf $66 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:35 AM 19h45 Graz, Girardigasse (FlixBus Haltestelle) 4:20 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf $66 1 One-way 2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:35 PM 21h10 Graz, Girardigasse (FlixBus Haltestelle) 3:45 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf $66 1 One-way 2 transfers
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LH41089:50 AM 3h20 Graz Airport 1:10 PM Dusseldorf Airport $246 1 One-way 1 transfer
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LH41104:25 PM 3h45 Graz Airport 8:10 PM Dusseldorf Airport $246 1 One-way 1 transfer
LH2349 · LH20126:05 AM 5h10 Graz Airport 11:15 AM Dusseldorf Airport $246 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Graz to Dortmund:
A bus is $91 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Graz to Dortmund costing on average $166.
A bus is $446 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Graz to Dortmund costing on average $520.
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 55m.
Bus takes on average 16h 47m.
- Around 15 flights per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Graz and Dortmund as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Graz Don Bosco and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Graz Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Graz, Erna-Diez-Straße (P+R Webling) and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dortmund by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity to go to Dortmund by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, Swiss, Avion Express Malta to go to Dortmund by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Avion Express Malta.
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