What is the cheapest way to get from Vienna to Dortmund?

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Dortmund is to bus which costs €35 - €110 and takes 15h.

What is the fastest way to get from Vienna to Dortmund?

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Dortmund is to fly and train which takes 4h 49m and costs €80 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Dortmund?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Dortmund Central Bus Station station. Services depart once a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 15h.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Dortmund?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Wien Hbf and arriving at Dortmund Hbf. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 8m.

How far is it from Vienna to Dortmund?

The distance between Vienna and Dortmund is 876 km. The road distance is 907.5 km.

How do I travel from Vienna to Dortmund without a car?

The best way to get from Vienna to Dortmund without a car is to train which takes 10h 8m and costs €55 - €250.

How long does it take to get from Vienna to Dortmund?

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Vienna to Dortmund, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Dortmund bus from?

Vienna to Dortmund bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Dortmund train from?

Vienna to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Wien Hbf station.

Train or bus from Vienna to Dortmund?

The best way to get from Vienna to Dortmund is to train which takes 10h 8m and costs €55 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €110 and takes 15h.

Where does the Vienna to Dortmund bus arrive?

Vienna to Dortmund bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Dortmund Central Bus Station.

Where does the Vienna to Dortmund train arrive?

Vienna to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Dortmund?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Dortmund is 908 km. It takes approximately 8h 32m to drive from Vienna to Dortmund.

How do I get a train ticket from Vienna to Dortmund?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Vienna to Dortmund?

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Where can I stay near Dortmund?

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Vienna to Dortmund - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 11 ways to get from Vienna to Dortmund by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane VIE - DUS
2. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Dortmund Hbftrain
4h 49m
€84–313
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Dortmund Central Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3631
15h
€35–110
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain Ice
10h 8m
€55–250
Night train
1. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Dortmund Hbfnighttrain Nj
11h 12m
€75–280
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane VIE - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain
5h 32m
€68–310
Fly to Münster Osnabrück International Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Münster Osnabrück International Airport (FMO)plane VIE - FMO
2. Take the train from Münster Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbftrain
7h 3m
€110–712
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane VIE - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dortmund Hbftrain
6h 16m
€97–300
Fly to Hannover Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Hannover Airport (HAJ)plane VIE - HAJ
2. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbftrain
6h 24m
€114–330
Bus via Bochum Hbf
1. Take the bus from Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz to Bochum central stationbus N965
19h 10m
€51–128
Drive 907.5 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Dortmundcar 907.5 km
8h 32m
€147–211
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Vienna to Salzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Salzburg Hbf to Würzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Würzburg Hbf to Dortmundcar
8h 18m
€188–259

Vienna to Dortmund by train

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10h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 876.3 km
Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Dortmund, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Wien Hbf to Dortmund Hbf 3 times a day. Tickets cost €55–250 and the journey takes 10h 8m. Alternatively, Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Dortmund Central Bus Station once a week. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 15h. FlixBus also services this route once a week.

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