How to travel from Villach to Dortmund

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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 an average ticket price of $111 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $111, while a flight costs an average of $560.

Distance: 445 miles (717 km)

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10h 40m

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The cheapest way to travel from Villach to Dortmund is a bus with an average price of $111.

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

A bus is $68 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Villach to Dortmund costing on average $179.

A bus is $449 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Villach to Dortmund costing on average $560.

The fastest way to travel from Villach to Dortmund is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 3m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 40m.

Bus takes on average 15h 45m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Villach and Dortmund including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Villach to Dortmund among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 5h 52m sooner (3h 3m by flight vs 8h 55m by car). Tickets start at around $560 compared to roughly $13 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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FAQs: Travel from Villach 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 Villach to Dortmund.

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There are 3 options to travel between Villach and Dortmund including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Villach to Dortmund is a bus with an average price of $111.

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

A bus is $68 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Villach to Dortmund costing on average $179.

A bus is $449 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Villach to Dortmund costing on average $560.

The fastest way to travel from Villach to Dortmund is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 3m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 40m.

Bus takes on average 15h 45m.

The distance from Villach to Dortmund is approximately 445 miles (717 km).
The average frequency per day from Villach to Dortmund is:
  • Around 48 flights per day.
  • Around 8 trains per day.
  • Around 5 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Villach to Dortmund:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Villach to Dortmund, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Dortmund by bus.
  • Travel with ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity, Deutsche Bahn to go to Dortmund by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Air France, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Edelweiss Air to go to Dortmund by flight.
Omio customers who travel from Villach 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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Dortmund to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Dortmund, you can explore the vibrant Kreuzviertel district for trendy cafes and boutiques, attend concerts at the Westfalenhallen, and discover industrial heritage at the Zollern Colliery museum. Enjoy a stroll along Phoenix See or visit the Botanischer Garten Rombergpark for its serene landscapes. Key sights include Westfalenpark with its iconic Florianturm, the cultural Dortmund U-Tower, Signal Iduna Park, the Dortmund Zoo, and the German Football Museum.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Dortmund's key attractions, such as the Zollern Colliery, Dortmund U-Tower, and Westfalenpark, while also enjoying local cuisine and vibrant neighborhoods.

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