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Compare bus, train, and flight for Vienna to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $74 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $74, while a flight costs an average of $522.
Distance: 457 miles (736 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$214 Average price | $522 Average price | $74 Average price Cheapest | $198 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 45m Average total duration 10h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 14h 50m Average total duration 14h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Vienna to Dortmund
Compare the available ways to get from Vienna to Dortmund, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Dortmund:
A bus is $140 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Dortmund costing on average $214.
A bus is $449 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Dortmund costing on average $522.
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 45m.
Bus takes on average 14h 50m.
Tickets start at around $214 compared to roughly $198 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -$15. The journey takes 10h 15m versus 8h 59m 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 Vienna to Dortmund
How to get from Vienna to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Vienna to Dortmund is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
NJ 404906:36 PM 12h13 Vienna 6:49 AM Dortmund Hbf $96 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
- NJ 40490
6:36 PM 12h13 Vienna 6:49 AM Dortmund Hbf $96 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
EW7578:50 PM 1h30 Vienna International Airport 10:20 PM Cologne Bonn Airport $215 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
RJX 368+ICE 918+
EC 2125:28 AM 10h19 Vienna 3:47 PM Dortmund Hbf $96 1 One-way 2 transfers- ICE 918+
IC 848+EC 2124:57 AM 10h50 Vienna 3:47 PM Dortmund Hbf $96 1 One-way 2 transfers 
REX 7+RJX 368+ICE 918+EC 2124:46 AM 11h01 Vienna Airport 3:47 PM Dortmund Hbf $96 1 One-way 3 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus
4:55 PM 17h50 Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz 10:45 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf $111 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
11:30 PM 16h15 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) 3:45 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf $113 1 One-way 1 transfer - FlixBus · FlixBus
9:15 PM 16h30 Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) 1:45 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf $113 1 One-way 1 transfer
FR 94809:20 AM 1h40 Vienna International Airport 11:00 AM Cologne Bonn Airport $215 1 One-way 0 transfers
FR 94856:50 PM 1h40 Vienna International Airport 8:30 PM Cologne Bonn Airport $215 1 One-way 0 transfers
AF1739 · AF13066:20 PM 14h30 Vienna International Airport 8:50 AM Dusseldorf Airport $275 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Dortmund:
A bus is $140 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Dortmund costing on average $214.
A bus is $449 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Dortmund costing on average $522.
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 45m.
Bus takes on average 14h 50m.
- Around 57 flights per day.
- Around 15 trains per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Dortmund as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dortmund by bus.
- Travel with ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Nightjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | InterCity, Sylt Shuttle Plus to go to Dortmund by train.
- Travel with Lot Polish Airlines, KLM, Eurowings, Air France, Austrian Airlines, Sas Airways, Lufthansa, British Airways, Qatar Airways, Air Baltic, TAP Portugal, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa City Airlines, Malta Air, Lufthansa Cityline, Ryanair, CitizenPlane, GetJet Airlines, Smartwings, Turkish Airlines, Avion Express Malta, Swiss, Buzz to go to Dortmund by flight.
- 1 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Nightjet.
- 12 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, Malta Air, Ryanair, Smartwings, Avion Express Malta, Buzz.
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