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Compare train, bus, and flight for Villach to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Villach to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $56. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 11h 2m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $56, and a train costs an average of $63.
Distance: 445 miles (717 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$141 Average price | $81 Average price Cheapest | $13 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 32m Average total duration Fastest 11h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 44m Average total duration 18h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 55m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental | |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Villach to Dortmund:
A bus is $59 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Villach to Dortmund costing on average $141 (€115).
A bus is $195 (€159) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Villach to Dortmund costing on average $276 (€226).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Flight takes on average 15h 22m.
Bus takes on average 18h 14m.
Travel optionsfrom Villach to Dortmund
How to get from Villach to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Villach to Dortmund is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus3:40 PM19h05Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)10:45 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$701One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus3:40 PM19h05Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)10:45 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$701One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LX2275+
LX10242:50 PM3h30Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport6:20 PMDusseldorf Airport$12881One-way1 transfer
Other options
ICE 118 · ICE 224+
RE19:28 AM10h46Villach Hbf8:14 PMDortmund Hbf$761One-way2 transfers
IC 798+
RJX 262+
ICE 5168:32 AM10h49Villach Hbf7:21 PMDortmund Hbf$761One-way2 transfers
ICE 118 · ICE 1049:28 AM10h53Villach Hbf8:21 PMDortmund Hbf$761One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus+
FlixTrain3:35 PM17h52Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)9:27 AMDortmund Hbf$701One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:20 AM18h45Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)1:05 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$701One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus3:35 PM16h45Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof)8:20 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$701One-way1 transfer
LH1697 · LH20269:50 AM9h50Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport7:40 PMDusseldorf Airport$2421One-way1 transfer
LH1463 · LH746:05 AM8h20Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport2:25 PMDusseldorf Airport$2511One-way1 transfer
LO616 · LO4051:30 PM8h30Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport10:00 PMDusseldorf Airport$2871One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Villach to Dortmund:
A bus is $59 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Villach to Dortmund costing on average $141 (€115).
A bus is $195 (€159) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Villach to Dortmund costing on average $276 (€226).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Flight takes on average 15h 22m.
Bus takes on average 18h 14m.
- Around 27 flights per day.
- Around 16 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Villach and Dortmund as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Ljubljana Joze Pucnik Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Villach Hbf and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Villach, Hauptbahnhof (Busbahnhof) and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Dortmund by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dortmund by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE.
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