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Compare bus and train for Malmö to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Malmö to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $77 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $77, while a train costs an average of $129.
Distance: 362 miles (583 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$129 Average price | $77 Average price Cheapest | $256 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 52m Average total duration Fastest 8h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 54m Average total duration 12h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.5kg 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 Malmö to Dortmund:
A bus is $52 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Malmö to Dortmund costing on average $129 (€105).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 52m.
Bus takes on average 12h 54m.
Tickets start at around $129 (€105) compared to roughly $256 (€207) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $127 (€102). The journey takes 8h 22m versus 8h 1m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Malmö to Dortmund
How to get from Malmö to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Malmö to Dortmund is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:00 PM16h55Malmö, Norra Vallgatan4:55 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$591One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:00 PM16h55Malmö, Norra Vallgatan4:55 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$591One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- R 1325 · ECE 393 · ICE 6137:29 AM9h03Malmö Centralstation4:32 PMDortmund Hbf$871One-way2 transfers
Other options
- R 1007 · IC 50121 · IC 5755 · 111674:52 AM11h21Malmö Centralstation4:13 PMDortmund Hbf$821One-way5 transfers
- R 1071 · IC 50153 · IC 5763 · 1118312:50 PM11h15Malmö Centralstation12:05 AMDortmund Hbf$851One-way6 transfers
- R 1009 · RJ 383 · ICE 6115:05 AM9h27Malmö Centralstation2:32 PMDortmund Hbf$871One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:30 PM16h15Malmö, Norra Vallgatan10:45 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$591One-way2 transfers
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FlixTrain9:20 PM15h04Malmö, Norra Vallgatan12:24 PMDortmund Hbf$671One-way1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus9:20 PM16h35Malmö, Norra Vallgatan1:55 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$671One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Malmö to Dortmund:
A bus is $52 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Malmö to Dortmund costing on average $129 (€105).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 52m.
Bus takes on average 12h 54m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Malmö and Dortmund as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Malmö Centralstation and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Malmö, Norra Vallgatan and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Oresundstag to go to Dortmund by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Vy Buss to go to Dortmund by bus.
- Travel with Cityjet to go to Dortmund by flight.
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