How to travel from Vienna to Dortmund

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Compare bus and train 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 prices starting from €39. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 49m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €39, and a flight costs an average of €89.

Distance: 457 miles (736 km)

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Train
Bus
Flight

€157

Average price

€67

Average price

Cheapest

€246

Average price

11h 44m

Average total duration

11h 14m

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30m

Additional time*

14h 3m

Average total duration

13h 33m

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30m

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4h 49m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 49m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

0.2 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.7 - 1.8kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

FlixBus

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Ryanair

Most popular airline

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Vienna to Dortmund

How to get from Vienna to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Vienna to Dortmund is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:55PM15h20
Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
09:15AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
$891One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:55PM15h20
Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
09:15AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
$891One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Eurowings EW9755
08:10PM1h35
Vienna International Airport
09:45PMDusseldorf Airport
$3261One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Deutsche BahnICE 26 · ICE 104
11:13AM9h08
Vienna Hbf
08:21PMDortmund Hbf
$1961One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 26
11:13AM10h47
Vienna Hbf
10:00PMDortmund Hbf
$1961One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 28 · ICE 106
09:13AM9h08
Vienna Hbf
06:21PMDortmund Hbf
$2281One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
05:55PM15h53
Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
09:48AMDortmund Hbf
$891One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:55PM16h05
Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
03:00PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
$901One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:30PM16h15
Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
03:45PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
$901One-way
1 transfer
Eurowings EW757
08:25PM1h35
Vienna International Airport
10:00PMCologne Bonn Airport
$3261One-way
0 transfers
Austrian AirlinesOS207+Deutsche BahnICE 106
10:30AM7h51
Vienna International Airport
06:21PMDortmund Hbf
$4281One-way
1 transfer
Austrian AirlinesOS209+Deutsche BahnICE 106
11:20AM7h01
Vienna International Airport
06:21PMDortmund Hbf
$4281One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Vienna to Dortmund

Travel to Dortmund easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Vienna to Dortmund.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Vienna and Dortmund including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Dortmund is a bus with an average price of $50 (€39).

This is compared to other travel options from Vienna to Dortmund:

A bus is $25 (€20) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Dortmund costing on average $75 (€59).

A bus is $63 (€50) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Dortmund costing on average $113 (€89).

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to Dortmund is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 30m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 3m.

Bus takes on average 14h 35m.

The distance from Vienna to Dortmund is approximately 457 miles (736 km).
The average frequency per day from Vienna to Dortmund is:
  • Around 20 trains per day.
  • Around 15 buses per day.
  • Around 1 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna and Dortmund as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Vienna to Dortmund:
  • Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Vienna to Dortmund, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Ryanair, Eurowings , Wizz Air to go to Dortmund by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar to go to Dortmund by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB Nightjet, EuroNight, ÖBB | InterCity, FlixTrain to go to Dortmund by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Vienna to Dortmund with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Ourbus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE.
Omio customers who travel from Vienna to Dortmund often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Paris, Berlin, Munich, Katowice. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dortmund and these popular destinations at a great price.
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