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Compare bus and train for Schönefeld to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Schönefeld 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 4h 31m. 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 €37, while a train costs an average of €75.
Distance: 264 miles (426 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€37 Average price Cheapest | €75 Average price | €75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 51m Average total duration 7h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 31m Average total duration Fastest 4h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Schönefeld to Dortmund
Compare the available ways to get from Schönefeld to Dortmund, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Schönefeld to Dortmund:
A bus is €39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Schönefeld to Dortmund costing on average €75.
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 51m.
Tickets start at around €37 compared to roughly €75 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €38. The journey takes 7h 21m versus 5h 7m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Schönefeld to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Schönefeld to Dortmund is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

11:17 PM 6h28 Schönefeld 5:45 AM Dortmund Find prices2 transfers
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11:17 PM 6h28 Schönefeld 5:45 AM Dortmund Find prices2 transfers
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11:17 PM 6h28 Schönefeld 5:45 AM Dortmund Find prices2 transfers
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2:20 AM 7h15 Schönefeld 9:35 AM Dortmund €47 1 One-way 1 transfer
4:40 AM 13h40 Schönefeld 6:20 PM Dortmund €47 1 One-way 1 transfer
9:37 AM 8h43 Schönefeld 6:20 PM Dortmund €51 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Schönefeld to Dortmund:
A bus is €39 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Schönefeld to Dortmund costing on average €75.
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 51m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Schönefeld and Dortmund as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Berlin-Schönefeld Flughafen and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Schönefeld, Berlin Flughafen (Terminal 1) 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.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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