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Compare train and bus for Soest to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Soest to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $28 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 58m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $28, while a train costs an average of $65.
Distance: 103 miles (166 km)
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$65 Average price | $28 Average price Cheapest | $10 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 31m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Compare ways to travel from Soest to Dortmund
Compare the available ways to get from Soest to Dortmund, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Soest to Dortmund:
A bus is $38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Soest to Dortmund costing on average $65.
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 28m.
Tickets start at around $65 compared to roughly $10 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$55. The journey takes 3h 28m versus 2h 31m 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 Soest to Dortmund
How to get from Soest to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Soest to Dortmund is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

12:06 AM 2h09 Soest, Bahnhof 2:15 AM Dortmund $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:06 AM 2h09 Soest, Bahnhof 2:15 AM Dortmund $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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12:06 AM 2h09 Soest, Bahnhof 2:15 AM Dortmund $16 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Soest to Dortmund:
A bus is $38 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Soest to Dortmund costing on average $65.
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 28m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Soest and Dortmund as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Soest station and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Utrecht, Station Leidsche Rijn A and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dortmund by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH to go to Dortmund by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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