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Compare bus and train for Liège to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Liège to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 19m. 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 $35, while a train costs an average of $78.
Distance: 102 miles (165 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$78 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 19m Average total duration Fastest 2h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg 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.
This is compared to other travel options from Liège to Dortmund:
A bus is $34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liège to Dortmund costing on average $69.
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 37m.
Tickets start at around $69 compared to roughly $40 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-28.74. The journey takes 3h 16m versus 2h 21m 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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How to get from Liège to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Liège to Dortmund is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 12:55 AM5h25Liège6:20 AMDortmund$261One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 12:55 AM5h25Liège6:20 AMDortmund$261One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 12:55 AM5h25Liège6:20 AMDortmund$261One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 5:30 PM6h45Liège12:15 AMDortmund$341One-way0 transfers
- 1:55 AM5h25Liège7:20 AMDortmund$371One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Liège to Dortmund:
A bus is $51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Liège to Dortmund costing on average $78.
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 49m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Liège and Dortmund as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Liège-Guillemins and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Liège, Rue du Plan Inclined (Gare des Guillemins) and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dortmund by bus.
- Travel with Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn, Regional to go to Dortmund by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Eurostar.
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