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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lübeck to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lübeck to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $34. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 37m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $34, and a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 211 miles (340 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$67 Average price | $38 Average price Cheapest | $73 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lübeck to Dortmund:
A bus is $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lübeck to Dortmund costing on average $67 (€55).
A bus is $156 (€128) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lübeck to Dortmund costing on average $194 (€159).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 37m.
Bus takes on average 4h 37m.
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How to get from Lübeck to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lübeck to Dortmund is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
12:40 AM12h05Lübeck12:45 PMDortmund$401One-way0 transfers
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12:40 AM12h05Lübeck12:45 PMDortmund$401One-way0 transfers
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12:40 AM12h05Lübeck12:45 PMDortmund$401One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lübeck to Dortmund:
A bus is $29 (€24) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lübeck to Dortmund costing on average $67 (€55).
A bus is $156 (€128) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lübeck to Dortmund costing on average $194 (€159).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 37m.
Bus takes on average 4h 37m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lübeck and Dortmund as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Hamburg Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Lübeck Hbf and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Lübeck, Bussteig Beim Retteich and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Dortmund by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) to go to Dortmund by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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