How to travel from Graz to Dortmund

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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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Driving

$166

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$520

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$75

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$70

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(fuel + tolls)

11h 55m

Average total duration

11h 25m

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30m

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4h 6m

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2h 6m

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2h 0m

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16h 47m

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16h 17m

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8h 35m

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0.2 - 0.7kg

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0.8 - 1.9kg

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Lufthansa

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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.

The cheapest way to travel from Graz to Dortmund is a bus with an average price of $75.

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.

The fastest way to travel from Graz to Dortmund is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 6m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 55m.

Bus takes on average 16h 47m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Graz and Dortmund including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Graz to Dortmund among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

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.

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from Graz to Dortmund

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Deutsche BahnS 1 · RJ 658 · ICE 888 · 26710
    4 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnS 1 · RJ 658 · ICE 888 · 26710
    4 transfers

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW9725
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnS 1 · RJ 554 · EC 114 · ICE 590
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnS 1 · RJX 133 · IC 794 · RJX 62
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnS 1 · RJX 133 · IC 794 · RJX 62
    5 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    2 transfers
  • Air DolomitiLH9493+Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4108
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH2345+Lufthansa City AirlinesLH4110
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH2349 · LH2012
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Graz 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 Graz to Dortmund.

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There are 3 options to travel between Graz and Dortmund including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Graz to Dortmund is a bus with an average price of $75.

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.

The fastest way to travel from Graz to Dortmund is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 6m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 55m.

Bus takes on average 16h 47m.

The distance from Graz to Dortmund is approximately 472 miles (761 km).
The average frequency per day from Graz to Dortmund is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Graz to Dortmund:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Graz to Dortmund, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • 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.
Yes, there are direct services available from Graz to Dortmund with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 1 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Avion Express Malta.
Omio customers who travel from Graz 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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