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 €70 - €130 and takes 17h 50m.

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 52m and costs €80 - €260.

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 Friday. The journey takes approximately 17h 50m.

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 905.6 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 €180 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m 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 FlixBus, 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 €180 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 17h 50m.

Where does the Vienna to Dortmund bus arrive?

Vienna to Dortmund bus services, operated by FlixBus, 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 906 km. It takes approximately 8h 24m 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, train (Eurostar), 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 Duesseldorf Flughafen to Dortmund Hbftrain
4h 52m
€83–253
Night train
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Dortmund Hbfnighttrain Nj
12h 14m
€55–150
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain Ice
10h 8m
€180–430
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Dortmund central bus stationbus 1925
17h 50m
€70–130
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 38m
€67–261
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 7m
€97–397
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 22m
€114–285
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 38m
€134–420
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Wien HBF to Köln Hbftrain Nj
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain 43 / ...
13h 46m
€221–444
Drive 905.6 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Dortmundcar 905.6 km
8h 24m
€148–213
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 9m
€188–260

Vienna to Dortmund by train

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10h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 876.1 km
Duration: 4h 52m

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 €180–430 and the journey takes 10h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Dortmund central bus station once a week. Tickets cost €70–130 and the journey takes 17h 50m.

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