How to travel from Ljubljana to Dortmund

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Ljubljana to Dortmund

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Ljubljana to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $61. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 13h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $61, and a train costs an average of $50.

Distance: 494 miles (796 km)

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$77

Average price

Cheapest

$106

Average price

$129

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

16h 8m

Average total duration

15h 38m

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13h 36m

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13h 6m

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9h 48m

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(door-to-door)

0.8 - 2.0kg

CO2 emissions

0.2 - 0.7kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Ljubljana to Dortmund is a bus with an average price of $77 (€61).

This is compared to other travel options from Ljubljana to Dortmund:

A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ljubljana to Dortmund costing on average $106 (€84).

A bus is $134 (€106) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ljubljana to Dortmund costing on average $211 (€168).

The fastest way to travel from Ljubljana to Dortmund is by flight with an average journey time of 10h 33m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Train takes on average 13h 6m.

Bus takes on average 15h 38m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Ljubljana and Dortmund including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Ljubljana to Dortmund among Omio's users.

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from Ljubljana to Dortmund

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:10 PM15h35
    Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    10:45 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    $1021One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche Bahn312 · RJ 110 · ICE 618
    3:32 PM16h03
    Ljubljana station
    7:35 AMDortmund Hbf
    $991One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • RyanairFR 2125
    4:40 PM1h50
    Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport
    6:30 PMDusseldorf Weeze Airport
    $3731One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnEC 214 · EC 114 · ICE 910 · 26839
    11:08 AM13h06
    Ljubljana station
    12:14 AMDortmund Hbf
    $1571One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnEC 214 · EC 114 · ICE 782 · 26738
    11:08 AM13h48
    Ljubljana station
    12:56 AMDortmund Hbf
    $1571One-way
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn316 · ICE 116 · ICE 912
    9:35 AM12h13
    Ljubljana station
    9:48 PMDortmund Hbf
    $1981One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    4:50 PM19h34
    Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    12:24 PMDortmund Hbf
    $1351One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:30 PM18h50
    Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    8:20 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    $1341One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:30 AM17h35
    Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja
    2:05 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    $1381One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO616 · LO379+Deutsche BahnICE 528
    1:30 PM8h57
    Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    10:27 PMDortmund Hbf
    $5141One-way
    2 transfers
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO616 · LO407
    1:30 PM5h25
    Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    6:55 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $4831One-way
    1 transfer
  • British AirwaysBA795 · BA920
    9:25 PM16h00
    Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport
    1:25 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $4651One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Ljubljana 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 Ljubljana to Dortmund.

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There are 3 options to travel between Ljubljana and Dortmund including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Ljubljana to Dortmund is a bus with an average price of $77 (€61).

This is compared to other travel options from Ljubljana to Dortmund:

A bus is $29 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Ljubljana to Dortmund costing on average $106 (€84).

A bus is $134 (€106) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Ljubljana to Dortmund costing on average $211 (€168).

The fastest way to travel from Ljubljana to Dortmund is by flight with an average journey time of 10h 33m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Train takes on average 13h 6m.

Bus takes on average 15h 38m.

The distance from Ljubljana to Dortmund is approximately 494 miles (796 km).
The average frequency per day from Ljubljana to Dortmund is:
  • Around 22 flights per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Ljubljana 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 Ljubljana to Dortmund:
  • Flights mostly depart from Zagreb Franjo Tuđman Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Weeze Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Ljubljana station and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Ljubljana, Avtobusna Postaja and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Ljubljana to Dortmund, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Slovenian Railways (SŽ) to go to Dortmund by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Centrotrans Eurolines to go to Dortmund by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Ljubljana to Dortmund:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Centrotrans Eurolines.
Omio customers who travel from Ljubljana to Dortmund often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Paris, Berlin, Munich, Katowice. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dortmund and these popular destinations at a great price.

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