How to travel from Warsaw to Dortmund

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Warsaw to Dortmund

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Warsaw to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €48. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €48, and a flight costs an average of €26.

Distance: 579 miles (932 km)

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Driving

€81

Average price

€63

Average price

Cheapest

€135

Average price

€188

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

10h 13m

Average total duration

9h 43m

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30m

Additional time*

15h 33m

Average total duration

15h 3m

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30m

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5h 22m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 22m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

9h 44m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.3 - 0.8kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.9 - 2.3kg

CO2 emissions

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Wizz Air

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

The cheapest way to travel from Warsaw to Dortmund is a bus with an average price of €63.

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

A bus is €19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Warsaw to Dortmund costing on average €81.

A bus is €73 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Dortmund costing on average €135.

The fastest way to travel from Warsaw to Dortmund is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 22m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 43m.

Bus takes on average 15h 3m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Warsaw and Dortmund including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Warsaw to Dortmund among Omio's users.

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from Warsaw to Dortmund

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

Our recommendation

train

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

  • Deutsche BahnEC 40 · 4369 · ICE 1540
    5:00 PM12h08
    Warsaw Central
    5:08 AMDortmund Hbf
    481One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • Deutsche BahnEC 40 · 4369 · ICE 1540
    5:00 PM12h08
    Warsaw Central
    5:08 AMDortmund Hbf
    481One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO403
    7:40 AM1h55
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    9:35 AMDusseldorf Airport
    4291One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnEC 42 · 4367 · ICE 840 · 89708
    3:00 PM16h05
    Warsaw Central
    7:05 AMDortmund Hbf
    591One-way
    4 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnEC 44 · ICE 937 · ICE 842
    1:00 PM11h28
    Warsaw Central
    12:28 AMDortmund Hbf
    601One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnEC 42 · 3357 · ICE 2584 · ICE 103
    3:00 PM16h30
    Warsaw Central
    7:30 AMDortmund Hbf
    601One-way
    3 transfers
  • Ecolines
    11:50 PM16h50
    Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
    4:40 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    571One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:10 PM14h25
    Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
    9:35 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    661One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:15 PM16h20
    Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
    11:35 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    701One-way
    0 transfers
  • LufthansaLH1349+Deutsche BahnICE 24
    2:15 PM9h23
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    11:38 PMDortmund Hbf
    2201One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1347+Deutsche BahnICE 24
    9:40 AM13h58
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    11:38 PMDortmund Hbf
    2201One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1353+Deutsche BahnICE 200
    6:50 AM7h36
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    2:26 PMDortmund Hbf
    2331One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Warsaw 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 Warsaw to Dortmund.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Warsaw and Dortmund including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Warsaw to Dortmund is a bus with an average price of €63.

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

A bus is €19 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Warsaw to Dortmund costing on average €81.

A bus is €73 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Dortmund costing on average €135.

The fastest way to travel from Warsaw to Dortmund is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 22m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 43m.

Bus takes on average 15h 3m.

The distance from Warsaw to Dortmund is approximately 579 miles (932 km).
The average frequency per day from Warsaw to Dortmund is:
  • Around 33 flights per day.
  • Around 23 buses per day.
  • Around 10 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Warsaw 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 Warsaw to Dortmund:
  • Flights mostly depart from Warsaw Chopin Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Warsaw Central and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Warsaw to Dortmund, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, PKP Intercity to go to Dortmund by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, Ecolines, Sindbad, BlaBlaCar, Infobus to go to Dortmund by bus.
  • Travel with Wizz Air, Eurowings, Lot Polish Airlines, KLM, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Dortmund by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Warsaw to Dortmund with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Ecolines, Sindbad, BlaBlaCar, Infobus.
  • 3 direct flights per day with Wizz Air, Eurowings, Lot Polish Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Warsaw 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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