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Compare train and bus for Utrecht to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Utrecht to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a train costs an average of $26.
Distance: 107 miles (173 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$57 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $47 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Utrecht to Dortmund:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Utrecht to Dortmund costing on average $57 (€45).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 13m.
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How to get from Utrecht to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Utrecht to Dortmund is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
5:50 PM3h20Utrecht9:10 PMDortmund$201One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
5:50 PM3h20Utrecht9:10 PMDortmund$201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
5:50 PM3h20Utrecht9:10 PMDortmund$201One-way0 transfers
Other options
9:35 AM7h13Utrecht4:48 PMDortmund$231One-way0 transfers
11:30 AM6h50Utrecht6:20 PMDortmund$391One-way0 transfers
9:25 PM6h20Utrecht3:45 AMDortmund$521One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Utrecht to Dortmund:
A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Utrecht to Dortmund costing on average $57 (€45).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 13m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Utrecht and Dortmund as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Utrecht Centraal and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Utrecht, Centraal Station and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, VIAS Rail GmbH, ÖBB | Nightjet, Intercity to go to Dortmund by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad to go to Dortmund by bus.
- 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Sindbad.
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