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Compare train and bus for Saarbrücken to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saarbrücken 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 train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 9m. 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 $108.
Distance: 159 miles (256 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$108 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $59 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 9m Average total duration Fastest 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 28m Average total duration 6h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg 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.
Compare ways to travel from Saarbrücken to Dortmund
Compare the available ways to get from Saarbrücken to Dortmund, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Saarbrücken to Dortmund:
A bus is $71 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Dortmund costing on average $108.
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 28m.
Tickets start at around $108 compared to roughly $59 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$48. The journey takes 4h 39m versus 4h 13m 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.
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How to get from Saarbrücken to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Saarbrücken to Dortmund is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
1:25 AM 7h40 Saarbrücken 9:05 AM Dortmund $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
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1:25 AM 7h40 Saarbrücken 9:05 AM Dortmund $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
1:25 AM 7h40 Saarbrücken 9:05 AM Dortmund $36 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
3:40 AM 10h20 Saarbrücken 2:00 PM Dortmund $37 1 One-way 0 transfers11:05 AM 13h10 Saarbrücken 12:15 AM Dortmund $40 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Saarbrücken to Dortmund:
A bus is $71 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saarbrücken to Dortmund costing on average $108.
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 28m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Saarbrücken and Dortmund as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Saarbrücken Hbf and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Saarbrücken and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dortmund by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Dortmund by train.
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