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Compare bus and train for Heidelberg to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €30 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 33m. 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 €30, while a train costs an average of €80.
Distance: 155 miles (250 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€80 Average price | €30 Average price Cheapest | €46 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 33m Average total duration Fastest 4h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 12m Average total duration 5h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Heidelberg to Dortmund
Compare the available ways to get from Heidelberg to Dortmund, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Dortmund:
A bus is €51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Dortmund costing on average €80.
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 12m.
Tickets start at around €80 compared to roughly €46 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€34. The journey takes 4h 3m versus 3h 31m 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 Heidelberg to Dortmund
How to get from Heidelberg to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Heidelberg to Dortmund is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:00 AM 5h15 Heidelberg 8:15 AM Dortmund €20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
3:00 AM 5h15 Heidelberg 8:15 AM Dortmund €20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
3:00 AM 5h15 Heidelberg 8:15 AM Dortmund €20 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
6:35 AM 7h25 Heidelberg 2:00 PM Dortmund €33 1 One-way 0 transfers2:00 AM 5h15 Heidelberg 7:15 AM Dortmund €33 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Heidelberg to Dortmund:
A bus is €51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Dortmund costing on average €80.
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 12m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Heidelberg and Dortmund as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Heidelberg Hbf and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dortmund by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain to go to Dortmund by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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