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Compare bus and flight for Dortmund to Rome
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Rome among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $68. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 1m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.1 - 2.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $68, and a flight costs an average of $53.
Distance: 705 miles (1135 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$198 Average price | $105 Average price Cheapest | $401 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 1m Average total duration Fastest 2h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 22h 55m Average total duration 22h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 9m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.4 - 6.8kg CO2 emissions | 1.1 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Rome:
A bus is $93 (€77) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Rome costing on average $198 (€164).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 19h 52m.
Bus takes on average 22h 25m.
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How to get from Dortmund to Rome by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dortmund to Rome is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus9:45 AM23h45Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf9:30 AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$1121One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus9:45 AM23h45Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf9:30 AMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$1121One-way1 transfer
Fastest
EW988411:15 AM2h00Dusseldorf Airport1:15 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$1181One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus · FlixBus5:00 PM24h50Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf5:50 PMRoma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)$1121One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus12:40 PM26h25Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf3:05 PMRoma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina)$1141One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus5:00 PM24h25Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf5:25 PMRoma, Autostazione Tiburtina$1141One-way1 transfer
EW98865:25 PM2h00Dusseldorf Airport7:25 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$1301One-way0 transfers
EW98827:20 AM2h00Dusseldorf Airport9:20 AMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$1551One-way0 transfers
EW88612:00 PM2h00Cologne Bonn Airport2:00 PMRome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport$1931One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Rome:
A bus is $93 (€77) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Rome costing on average $198 (€164).
Other travel options to Rome take longer:
Train takes on average 19h 52m.
Bus takes on average 22h 25m.
- Around 46 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Rome as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina.
- Travel with Eurowings, Avion Express Malta, Malta Air to go to Rome by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Rome by bus.
- Travel with Trenitalia to go to Rome by train.
- 3 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Avion Express Malta, Malta Air.
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