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Compare train and bus for Koblenz to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Koblenz to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $20 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 59m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, while a train costs an average of $49.
Distance: 80 miles (129 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$49 Average price | $20 Average price Cheapest | $32 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration 3h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Koblenz to Dortmund
Compare the available ways to get from Koblenz to Dortmund, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Koblenz to Dortmund:
A bus is $29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Koblenz to Dortmund costing on average $49.
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 10m.
Tickets start at around $49 compared to roughly $32 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$16. The journey takes 2h 29m versus 2h 20m 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 Koblenz to Dortmund
How to get from Koblenz to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Koblenz to Dortmund is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
IC 24436:09 AM 2h12 Koblenz Hbf 8:21 AM Dortmund Hbf $39 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
IC 24436:09 AM 2h12 Koblenz Hbf 8:21 AM Dortmund Hbf $39 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
IC 24418:13 AM 2h08 Koblenz Hbf 10:21 AM Dortmund Hbf $41 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
28506 · 268096:16 AM 2h58 Koblenz Hbf 9:14 AM Dortmund Hbf $65 1 One-way 1 transfer
28508 · 268117:16 AM 2h58 Koblenz Hbf 10:14 AM Dortmund Hbf $65 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Koblenz to Dortmund:
A bus is $29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Koblenz to Dortmund costing on average $49.
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 10m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Koblenz and Dortmund as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Koblenz Hbf and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Koblenz, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Dortmund by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dortmund by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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