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Compare train, bus, and flight for Interlaken to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Interlaken to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $169 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 23m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $169, while a flight costs an average of $538.
Distance: 334 miles (538 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$169 Average price Cheapest | $538 Average price | $151 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 54m Average total duration 7h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Interlaken to Dortmund:
A train is $369 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Interlaken to Dortmund costing on average $538.
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 54m.
Tickets start at around $169 compared to roughly $151 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-17.56. The journey takes 7h 24m versus 6h 51m 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 Interlaken to Dortmund
How to get from Interlaken to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Interlaken to Dortmund is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- IC 835 · IC 336 · IC 60470 · ICE 6188:04 PM11h18Interlaken West7:22 AMDortmund Hbf$601One-way3 transfers
Cheapest
- IC 835 · IC 336 · IC 60470 · ICE 6188:04 PM11h18Interlaken West7:22 AMDortmund Hbf$601One-way3 transfers
Fastest
EW7638:50 AM1h05Zurich Airport9:55 AMCologne Bonn Airport$1611One-way0 transfers
Other options
- IC 831 · IC 982 · ICE 272 · ICE 5106:04 PM8h13Interlaken West2:17 AMDortmund Hbf$721One-way4 transfers
- RE 4219 · IC 618 · ICE 278 · IC 194111:33 AM8h48Interlaken West8:21 PMDortmund Hbf$721One-way4 transfers
- IC 827 · IC 978 · ICE 274 · ICE 224:04 PM10h13Interlaken West2:17 AMDortmund Hbf$721One-way3 transfers
- EW97618:40 AM1h15Zurich Airport9:55 AMDusseldorf Airport$1431One-way0 transfers
LX10245:05 PM1h15Zurich Airport6:20 PMDusseldorf Airport$1941One-way0 transfers
LX10167:25 AM1h20Zurich Airport8:45 AMDusseldorf Airport$1941One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Interlaken to Dortmund:
A train is $369 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Interlaken to Dortmund costing on average $538.
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 54m.
- Around 82 flights per day.
- Around 6 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Interlaken and Dortmund as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Interlaken West and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
- Travel with CitizenPlane, Swiss, BA Cityflyer, Condor Flugdienst, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Qatar Airways, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, GetJet Airlines, British Airways to go to Dortmund by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Dortmund by train.
- 14 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways.
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