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Compare train and bus for Würzburg to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Würzburg to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 3m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, while a train costs an average of $97.
Distance: 160 miles (259 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$97 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 3m Average total duration Fastest 3h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 6m Average total duration 5h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus 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 Würzburg to Dortmund:
A bus is $65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Würzburg to Dortmund costing on average $97.
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 11m.
Tickets start at around $33 compared to roughly $60 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $28. The journey takes 4h 41m versus 3h 39m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Würzburg to Dortmund
How to get from Würzburg to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Würzburg to Dortmund is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:05 PM6h00Würzburg, Hbf2:05 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$421One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:05 PM6h00Würzburg, Hbf2:05 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$421One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- ICE 726 · ICE 5499:55 AM3h49Würzburg Hbf1:44 PMDortmund Hbf$1351One-way1 transfer
Other options
- ICE 886 · 267148:28 AM3h51Würzburg Hbf12:19 PMDortmund Hbf$1021One-way1 transfer
- ICE 728 · ICE 8498:55 AM3h51Würzburg Hbf12:46 PMDortmund Hbf$1221One-way1 transfer
- ICE 684 · 267169:28 AM3h51Würzburg Hbf1:19 PMDortmund Hbf$1261One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus7:35 AM7h25Würzburg, Hbf3:00 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$531One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:10 PM8h40Würzburg, Hbf1:50 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$591One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:00 AM6h00Würzburg, Hbf5:00 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$681One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Würzburg to Dortmund:
A bus is $18 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Würzburg to Dortmund costing on average $51.
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 11m.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Würzburg and Dortmund as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Würzburg Hbf and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Würzburg, Hbf and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dortmund by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Regional to go to Dortmund by train.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn.
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