How to travel from Warsaw to Dortmund

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Warsaw to Dortmund

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Warsaw to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $93 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $93, while a flight costs an average of $536.

Distance: 579 miles (932 km)

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Driving

$536

Average price

$123

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$93

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Cheapest

$224

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5h 12m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 12m

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2h 0m

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9h 49m

Average total duration

9h 19m

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30m

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16h 6m

Average total duration

15h 36m

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30m

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9h 44m

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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0.9 - 2.3kg

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KLM

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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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 $93 (€78).

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

A bus is $30 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Warsaw to Dortmund costing on average $123 (€103).

A bus is $443 (€372) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Dortmund costing on average $536 (€450).

The fastest way to travel from Warsaw to Dortmund is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 12m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 49m.

Bus takes on average 16h 6m.

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 flight as it is the most popular way to get from Warsaw 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 6h 32m sooner (3h 12m by flight vs 9h 44m by car). Tickets start at around $536 (€450) compared to roughly $224 (€188) 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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from Warsaw to Dortmund

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • Ecolines
    11:50 PM16h50
    Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
    4:40 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    $681One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • Ecolines
    11:50 PM16h50
    Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
    4:40 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    $681One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Wizz AirW61361
    11:15 AM1h50
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    1:05 PMDortmund Airport
    $1031One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnEC 40 · S7 · 73792 · 16448
    5:00 PM14h32
    Warsaw Central
    7:32 AMDortmund Hbf
    $721One-way
    5 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnEC 40 · 3359 · ICE 646
    5:00 PM15h11
    Warsaw Central
    8:11 AMDortmund Hbf
    $721One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnEC 40 · 3319 · ICE 646
    5:00 PM15h11
    Warsaw Central
    8:11 AMDortmund Hbf
    $831One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:10 PM14h25
    Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
    9:35 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    $801One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:55 AM16h25
    Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
    4:20 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    $821One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:10 AM18h10
    Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy
    4:20 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    $1021One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1353+Deutsche BahnICE 1012
    6:25 AM5h25
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    11:50 AMDortmund Hbf
    $3721One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1347+Deutsche BahnICE 610
    9:40 AM5h41
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    3:21 PMDortmund Hbf
    $3721One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1349+Deutsche BahnICE 514
    2:15 PM7h06
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    9:21 PMDortmund Hbf
    $3721One-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.

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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 $93 (€78).

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

A bus is $30 (€25) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Warsaw to Dortmund costing on average $123 (€103).

A bus is $443 (€372) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Dortmund costing on average $536 (€450).

The fastest way to travel from Warsaw to Dortmund is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 12m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 49m.

Bus takes on average 16h 6m.

The distance from Warsaw to Dortmund is approximately 579 miles (932 km).
The average frequency per day from Warsaw to Dortmund is:
  • Around 43 flights per day.
  • Around 15 buses per day.
  • Around 4 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 to go to Dortmund by train.
  • Travel with Ecolines, FlixBus, Sindbad to go to Dortmund by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Sas Airways, KLM Cityhopper, CitizenPlane, Swiss, Eurowings, Air France, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, Austrian Airlines, Wizz Air, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Edelweiss Air 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 Ecolines, FlixBus, Sindbad.
  • 4 direct flights per day with CitizenPlane, Avion Express Malta, Wizz Air, Lot Polish Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Warsaw to Dortmund often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Cologne, Berlin, London. 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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