How to travel from Regensburg to Dortmund

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Regensburg to Dortmund

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Regensburg to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $66 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $66, while a flight costs an average of $432.

Distance: 267 miles (431 km)

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$432

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$144

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$98

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9h 54m

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The cheapest way to travel from Regensburg to Dortmund is a bus with an average price of $66.

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

A bus is $79 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Regensburg to Dortmund costing on average $144.

A bus is $367 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Regensburg to Dortmund costing on average $432.

The fastest way to travel from Regensburg to Dortmund is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 46m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 31m.

Bus takes on average 9h 54m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Regensburg and Dortmund including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Regensburg to Dortmund among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 4h 4m sooner (1h 46m by flight vs 5h 50m by car). Tickets start at around $432 compared to roughly $98 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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

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

  • FlixBus
    9:50 PM9h25
    Regensburg
    7:15 AMDortmund
    $591One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    9:50 PM9h25
    Regensburg
    7:15 AMDortmund
    $591One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    9:50 PM9h25
    Regensburg
    7:15 AMDortmund
    $591One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Regensburg 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 Regensburg to Dortmund.

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There are 3 options to travel between Regensburg and Dortmund including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Regensburg to Dortmund is a bus with an average price of $66.

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

A bus is $79 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Regensburg to Dortmund costing on average $144.

A bus is $367 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Regensburg to Dortmund costing on average $432.

The fastest way to travel from Regensburg to Dortmund is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 46m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 31m.

Bus takes on average 9h 54m.

The distance from Regensburg to Dortmund is approximately 267 miles (431 km).
The average frequency per day from Regensburg to Dortmund is:
  • Around 22 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Regensburg 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 Regensburg to Dortmund:
  • Flights mostly depart from Munich Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Regensburg, Hauptbahnhof and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
  • Trains mostly depart from Regensburg Hbf and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Regensburg to Dortmund, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, CitizenPlane, Condor Flugdienst, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Avion Express Malta, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, GetJet Airlines, British Airways to go to Dortmund by flight.
  • Travel with Intercity, Deutsche Bahn, Regional to go to Dortmund by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Dortmund by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Regensburg to Dortmund:
  • 15 direct flights per day with Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Avion Express Malta, Lufthansa, Air Baltic.
Omio customers who travel from Regensburg 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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Dortmund to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Dortmund, you can explore the vibrant Kreuzviertel district for trendy cafes and boutiques, attend concerts at the Westfalenhallen, and discover industrial heritage at the Zollern Colliery museum. Enjoy a stroll along Phoenix See or visit the Botanischer Garten Rombergpark for its serene landscapes. Key sights include Westfalenpark with its iconic Florianturm, the cultural Dortmund U-Tower, Signal Iduna Park, the Dortmund Zoo, and the German Football Museum.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Dortmund's key attractions, such as the Zollern Colliery, Dortmund U-Tower, and Westfalenpark, while also enjoying local cuisine and vibrant neighborhoods.
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