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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 prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $24, and a train costs an average of $34.
Distance: 160 miles (259 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
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$89 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration 4h 42m 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 |
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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 $52 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Würzburg to Dortmund costing on average $89 (€73).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 42m.
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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 train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
ICE 1080 · IC 20401:17 AM6h15Würzburg Hbf7:32 AMDortmund Hbf$241One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
ICE 1080 · IC 20401:17 AM6h15Würzburg Hbf7:32 AMDortmund Hbf$241One-way1 transfer
Fastest
4600 · ICE 18 · 268094:19 AM4h55Würzburg Hbf9:14 AMDortmund Hbf$731One-way2 transfers
Other options
4602 · ICE 220 · 268115:14 AM5h00Würzburg Hbf10:14 AMDortmund Hbf$831One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Würzburg to Dortmund:
A bus is $52 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Würzburg to Dortmund costing on average $89 (€73).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 42m.
- 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 Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) to go to Dortmund by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Dortmund by bus.
- 1 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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