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Compare train and bus for Mainz to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mainz to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 2h 54m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €13.
Distance: 111 miles (180 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€46 Average price | €29 Average price Cheapest |
3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 24m Average total duration Fastest 2h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Mainz to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Mainz to Dortmund is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Mainz 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 Mainz to Dortmund.
There are 2 ways to get from Mainz to Dortmund: train or bus.
The cheapest way to travel between Mainz and Dortmund is a train with an average price of $16 (€14).
This is compared to other travel options from Mainz to Dortmund:
Taking a train costs $3 (€3) less than taking a bus, which average ticket prices of $19 (€17).
The fastest way to get to Dortmund from Mainz is by train with an average travel time of 2 h 2 min.
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 7 h 51 min of travel time.
The Mainz to Dortmund distance is around 111 miles (179 km).
The average frequency per day from Mainz to Dortmund is:
- 5 buses a day.
- 7 trains a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Dortmund from Mainz as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Mainz to Dortmund:
- Trains from Mainz to Dortmund most often leave from Mainz Hbf and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Mainz to Dortmund:
- You can travel to Dortmund from Mainz by bus with FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for $19 (€17) with FlixBus from Mainz to Dortmund.
- You can take a train from Mainz to Dortmund with Deutsche Bahn or TRANS REGIO Deutsche Regionalbahn GmbH. Cheap tickets can be found for $16 (€14) with Deutsche Bahn from Mainz to Dortmund.
Yes, there are direct services available from Mainz to Dortmund with the following travel companies:
- 4 direct buses per day with.
- Direct train available with Deutsche Bahn 2 direct trains per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Dortmund as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Mainz to Dortmund.
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