How to travel from Vienna to Dortmund

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Vienna to Dortmund

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $47. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 34m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $47, and a flight costs an average of $37.

Distance: 457 miles (736 km)

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Flight

$163

Average price

$82

Average price

Cheapest

$188

Average price

11h 31m

Average total duration

11h 1m

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30m

Additional time*

13h 58m

Average total duration

13h 28m

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30m

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4h 34m

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1h 34m

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3h 0m

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0.2 - 0.7kg

CO2 emissions

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0.7 - 1.8kg

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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.

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from Vienna to Dortmund

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:55 PM17h50
    Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    10:45 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    $1061One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:55 PM17h50
    Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    10:45 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    $1061One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Avion Express MaltaEW9757
    8:00 PM1h30
    Vienna International Airport
    9:30 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $3251One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnRJX 262 · ICE 516
    8:28 AM10h53
    Vienna Hbf
    7:21 PMDortmund Hbf
    $3641One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnRJX 262 · ICE 596 · ICE 106
    8:28 AM9h53
    Vienna Hbf
    6:21 PMDortmund Hbf
    $3751One-way
    2 transfers
  • ÖBB | ICEICE 1224 · ICE 622
    10:13 AM10h14
    Vienna Hbf
    8:27 PMDortmund Hbf
    $4221One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:55 PM15h20
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    9:15 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    $1141One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    5:55 PM15h32
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    9:27 AMDortmund Hbf
    $1241One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    2:35 PM17h45
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    8:20 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    $1261One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW7751 · EW7066
    8:55 AM7h25
    Vienna International Airport
    4:20 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $1901One-way
    1 transfer
  • EurowingsEW753
    8:40 AM1h35
    Vienna International Airport
    10:15 AMCologne Bonn Airport
    $2621One-way
    0 transfers
  • EurowingsEW755
    3:50 PM1h35
    Vienna International Airport
    5:25 PMCologne Bonn Airport
    $2931One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Vienna 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 Vienna to Dortmund.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Vienna and Dortmund including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Dortmund is a flight with an average price of $37 (€30).

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

A flight is $10 (€8) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Vienna to Dortmund costing on average $47 (€38).

A flight is $40 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Dortmund costing on average $77 (€63).

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to Dortmund is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 30m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 1m.

Bus takes on average 12h 54m.

The distance from Vienna to Dortmund is approximately 457 miles (736 km).
The average frequency per day from Vienna to Dortmund is:
  • Around 39 flights per day.
  • Around 20 trains per day.
  • Around 15 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Vienna 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 Vienna to Dortmund:
  • Flights mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Vienna Hbf and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Vienna to Dortmund, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni to go to Dortmund by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, EuroNight, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Dortmund by train.
  • Travel with Ryanair, Malta Air, Eurowings, Wizz Air to go to Dortmund by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Vienna to Dortmund with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni.
  • 2 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
  • 9 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air.
Omio customers who travel from Vienna 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.
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