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ITVienna to Dortmund Train & Bus Tickets
From Vienna (Austria) to Dortmund (Germany) · about 737 km
See prices for Vienna → Dortmund
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Search Prices →Train or bus? What recent searches show
Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Vienna to Dortmund, side by side.
| Train | Bus | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €40.96 for travel on 16 Dec 2026 (seen 31 Oct 2026) | €40.97 for travel on 16 Dec 2026 (seen 31 Oct 2026) |
| Typical journey time | about 15 h 24 min (15 journeys) | about 17 h 12 min (10 journeys) |
| Sold by | FlixTrain | FlixBus |
Last checked 1 Nov 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.
Vienna to Dortmund: what to expect
Vienna and Dortmund are about 737 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.
This is an international route from Austria to Germany. Carry valid travel documents (passport or EU ID card where applicable) for border checks. At 737 km this is a long-distance journey.
Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.
How to find cheap Vienna–Dortmund tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- In recent searches Friday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €48.72, across 2 days).
- Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
- Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.
FAQ: Vienna to Dortmund
How long does the journey from Vienna to Dortmund take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 15 h 24 min by train and about 17 h 12 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 1 Nov 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Vienna to Dortmund?
The lowest fare seen recently is €40.96 by train (FlixTrain), for travel on 16 Dec 2026 (seen 31 Oct 2026). The lowest bus fare seen is €40.97. Friday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €48.72). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.
Is it cheaper by train or by bus from Vienna to Dortmund?
In recent searches the lowest train fare was €40.96 and the lowest bus fare €40.97, so the train was cheaper. Fares change by date, so compare your own.
Which companies sell tickets from Vienna to Dortmund?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by FlixTrain, FlixBus.