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Compare train and bus for Mainz to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Mainz to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $37 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, 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 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $37, while a train costs an average of $41.
Distance: 111 miles (180 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$37 Average price Cheapest | $41 Average price | $41 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 37m Average total duration 3h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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 Mainz to Dortmund:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Dortmund costing on average $41 (€33).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 37m.
You'll arrive about 31m sooner (2h 29m by bus vs 3h 0m by car) and save roughly $4 (€3) compared to fuel and tolls ($37 (€30) vs $41 (€33)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Mainz to Dortmund
How to get from Mainz to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Mainz to Dortmund is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- 3:00 PM3h00Mainz6:00 PMDortmund$161One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 3:00 PM3h00Mainz6:00 PMDortmund$161One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 3:10 PM2h20Mainz5:30 PMDortmund$211One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 3:20 PM3h00Mainz6:20 PMDortmund$211One-way0 transfers
- 10:20 PM2h30Mainz12:50 AMDortmund$231One-way0 transfers
- 10:30 AM2h20Mainz12:50 PMDortmund$241One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Mainz to Dortmund:
A bus is $4 (€4) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mainz to Dortmund costing on average $41 (€33).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 37m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mainz and Dortmund as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Frankfurt am Main Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Mainz Hbf and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Mainz, Binger Schlag (Kurzzeitparkplatz) and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), vlexx to go to Dortmund by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar to go to Dortmund by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
- 4 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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