The cheapest and fastest trains from Dortmund to Vienna
Cheapest price
£127
Average price
£228
Fastest journey
10 h 22 m
Average duration
10 h 33 m
Trains per day
32
Distance
736 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Dortmund to Vienna is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dortmund to Vienna will cost around £228 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £127.
To travel from Dortmund to Vienna you need to make at least one change.
ICE 915 · EC 12178:1010h37Dortmund Hbf18:47Vienna Hbf£1271One-way1 change
ICE 915 · ICE 119 · RJX 199158:1010h22Dortmund Hbf18:32Vienna Hbf£1271One-way2 changes
ICE 515 · RJX 698:3610h56Dortmund Hbf19:32Vienna Hbf£1271One-way1 change
ICE 517 · RJX 26110:3610h56Dortmund Hbf21:32Vienna Hbf£1271One-way1 change
26709 · ICE 585 · RJX 698:4510h47Dortmund Hbf19:32Vienna Hbf£1371One-way2 changes
ICE 915 · ICE 119+
RJX199158:1010h22Dortmund Hbf18:32Vienna Hbf£2551One-way2 changes
ICE 915 · ICE 119 · RJX 199158:1010h22Dortmund Hbf18:32Vienna Hbf£1271One-way2 changes
ICE 915 · EC 12178:1010h37Dortmund Hbf18:47Vienna Hbf£1271One-way1 change
ICE 915+
EC 12178:1010h37Dortmund Hbf18:47Vienna Hbf£2651One-way1 change
ICE 915 · ICE 119+
RJX19915+
RJ 5558:1010h47Dortmund Hbf18:57Vienna Airport£2611One-way3 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Dortmund to Vienna
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £37. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 45m. 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 coach costs an average of £37, and a flight costs an average of £36.
Distance: 736 km
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£138 Average Price | £58 Average Price Cheapest | £143 Average Price |
11h 19m Average total duration 10h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 0m Average total duration 10h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 45m Average total duration Fastest 4h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Dortmund to Vienna train times
The table below shows live departures for Dortmund to Vienna trains for today, Thursday 18 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 915 · ICE 119+ RJX19915+ RJ 555 | On time 8:10 Dortmund Hbf | 10h47 | 18:57 Vienna Airport | 3 changes | |
ICE 915+ EC 1217+ IC 743 | On time 8:10 Dortmund Hbf | 11h17 | 19:27 Vienna Airport | 2 changes | |
ICE 915 · ICE 119 · RJX 19915 | On time 8:10 Dortmund Hbf | 10h22 | 18:32 Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 915 · ICE 119+ RJX19915 | On time 8:10 Dortmund Hbf | 10h22 | 18:32 Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 915+ EC 1217 | On time 8:10 Dortmund Hbf | 10h37 | 18:47 Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 915 · EC 1217 | On time 8:10 Dortmund Hbf | 10h37 | 18:47 Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 515+ RJX 69 | On time 8:36 Dortmund Hbf | 10h56 | 19:32 Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 515+ RJX 69 · RJX13479 | On time 8:36 Dortmund Hbf | 11h21 | 19:57 Vienna Airport | 2 changes | |
ICE 515+ RJX 69+ IC 745 | On time 8:36 Dortmund Hbf | 11h27 | 20:03 Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 515+ RJX 69+ IC 745 | On time 8:36 Dortmund Hbf | 11h51 | 20:27 Vienna Airport | 2 changes | |
ICE 515 · RJX 69 | On time 8:36 Dortmund Hbf | 10h56 | 19:32 Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 217 · ICE 211+ IC 747 | 8:40 Dortmund Hbf | 12h47 | 21:27 Vienna Airport | 2 changes | |
ICE 217 · ICE 211+ IC 747 | 8:40 Dortmund Hbf | 12h23 | 21:03 Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 217 · ICE 211+ RJX19957 | 8:40 Dortmund Hbf | 12h17 | 20:57 Vienna Airport | 2 changes | |
26709 · ICE 585 · RJX 69 | On time 8:45 Dortmund Hbf | 10h47 | 19:32 Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 919 · EC 1219 | On time 12:11 Dortmund Hbf | 10h36 | 22:47 Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 919 · EC 213 · RJX 19919 | On time 12:11 Dortmund Hbf | 10h21 | 22:32 Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 919+ EC 1219 | On time 12:11 Dortmund Hbf | 10h36 | 22:47 Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 919+ EC 213+ RJX19919 | On time 12:11 Dortmund Hbf | 10h46 | 22:57 Vienna Airport | 2 changes | |
ICE 919+ EC 213+ RJX19919 | On time 12:11 Dortmund Hbf | 10h21 | 22:32 Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 919+ EC 1219+ CJX 9+ S 7 | On time 12:11 Dortmund Hbf | 11h30 | 23:41 Vienna Airport | 3 changes | |
26714 · ICE 629 · EC 1219 | On time 12:21 Dortmund Hbf | 10h26 | 22:47 Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
RE11+ ICE 629+ EC 1219 | On time 12:21 Dortmund Hbf | 10h26 | 22:47 Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
RE11+ ICE 629+ EC 1219+ CJX 9 | 12:21 Dortmund Hbf | 11h20 | 23:41 Vienna Airport | 4 changes | |
ICE 519+ RE5 · RJX13483 | On time 12:36 Dortmund Hbf | 10h56 | 23:32 Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 519+ RJ 1293+ IC 843 | On time 12:36 Dortmund Hbf | 11h27 | 0:03 Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 519+ RJ 1293+ IC 843+ S 7 | On time 12:36 Dortmund Hbf | 12h35 | 1:11 Vienna Airport | 4 changes | |
ICE 519+ RE5 · RJX13483+ S 7 | On time 12:36 Dortmund Hbf | 11h35 | 0:11 Vienna Airport | 4 changes | |
ICE 519 · RJX 13483+ 79039 | On time 12:36 Dortmund Hbf | 10h56 | 23:32 Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
26717 · ICE 589 · RJ 1293 · IC 843 | 12:39 Dortmund Hbf | 11h24 | 0:03 Vienna Hbf | 3 changes | |
26717 · ICE 589 · RJ 1293 · IC 843 | 12:45 Dortmund Hbf | 11h18 | 0:03 Vienna Hbf | 3 changes | |
| Friday 19 June | |||||
RE1+ ICE 827+ RJX 63 · RJX19983 | 0:45 Dortmund Hbf | 13h12 | 13:57 Vienna Airport | 3 changes | |
ICE 827+ RJX 63 · RE1 | 0:45 Dortmund Hbf | 12h47 | 13:32 Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
RE1+ ICE 911+ EC 115+ RJX 186 | 3:45 Dortmund Hbf | 10h47 | 14:32 Vienna Hbf | 3 changes | |
RE1+ ICE 911+ EC 1213 | 3:45 Dortmund Hbf | 11h02 | 14:47 Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
RE1+ ICE 911+ EC 115+ RJX 186 | 3:45 Dortmund Hbf | 11h12 | 14:57 Vienna Airport | 4 changes | |
ICE 911+ EC 115+ IC 645+ RE1 | 3:45 Dortmund Hbf | 11h42 | 15:27 Vienna Airport | 3 changes | |
ICE 523+ RJX 65 · RJX19985 | 3:57 Dortmund Hbf | 12h00 | 15:57 Vienna Airport | 2 changes | |
ICE 523+ RJX 65 | 3:57 Dortmund Hbf | 11h35 | 15:32 Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 523+ RJX 65+ IC 647 | 3:57 Dortmund Hbf | 12h06 | 16:03 Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 523+ IC 647+ RJX 65 | 3:57 Dortmund Hbf | 12h30 | 16:27 Vienna Airport | 2 changes | |
ICE 523+ RJX19985 · RJX 65 | 4:06 Dortmund Hbf | 11h51 | 15:57 Vienna Airport | 2 changes | |
ICE 523+ RJX 65 | 4:06 Dortmund Hbf | 11h26 | 15:32 Vienna Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 523+ RJX 65+ IC 647 | 4:06 Dortmund Hbf | 11h57 | 16:03 Vienna Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 523+ IC 647+ RJX 65 | 4:06 Dortmund Hbf | 12h21 | 16:27 Vienna Airport | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Dortmund to Vienna
Trains from Dortmund to Vienna run on average 20 times per day, taking around 10h 49m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £56 but you can travel from only £36 by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:54. The fastest train covers the 736 km distance in 10h 5m.
Distance 736 km |
Average train duration 10h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £56 |
Trains per day 20 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 10h 5m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:54 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 70 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, Westbahn from Dortmund to Vienna trainsDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | InterCity, Westbahn trains will get you between Dortmund and Vienna from £36. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
ÖBB | ICE
ÖBB | Nightjet
ÖBB | InterCity
Westbahn
FAQs: Dortmund to Vienna train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dortmund to Vienna by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Vienna, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Dortmund and Vienna
- Monday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Thursday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Friday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 18:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 18:00
- Subway
- Caliente
- Ong Bui Asia Fusion
- Kleimann
- Cityhotel Dortmund
- Esplanade
- Drei Kronen
- Hotel Unique Novum
- Óla Kalá
- Imbiss Futterluke
- Pizzeria Puzzle
- Side Döner
- Subway
- Kleimann
- Linus
- Teheran
- Ringhotel Drees
- Cityhotel Dortmund
- Hotel Fürst garden
- Hotel Unique Novum
- Mon - Fri: 09:00 - 21:00
- Sat: 09:00 - 18:00
- Free Wi-Fi in the station
- Luggage lockers are located on Level UG1 by the restrooms. They are self-service and available 24/7
- Burger King
- L’Osteria
- Akakiko
- McDonald’s
- Oberlaa
- Nordsee
- Som Kitchen
- Starbucks
- Admiral Sports Bar
- Asia Gourmet
- & many more
- Wheelchair facilities in elevators, barrier-free toilets, inductive sound system. For mobility assistance, call +43 517175
- Star Inn Hotel
- Quartier Belvedere
- AZIMUT Hotel Vienna
- Information desks are located at each end of the main level
- 24 hours Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access is available via the A4 motorway
- Café Restaurant Johann Strauss
- Zugvogel
- Outside the main terminal
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms
- €1
- NH Vienna Airport Conference Center
- Moxy Vienna Airport
- LifeHotel Vienna Airport
- Cost €6
- Located in the main terminal
- Located in the main terminal
- Green Motion
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main terminal
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance and regional trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms
- Hall 3: CAT connections
- S-Bahn: Line S7
- Bus: Several lines available
- CAT (City Airport Train) to Vienna city center
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Eichenstraße
- Restaurant Meidlinger Markt
- Gasthaus Tirolergarten
- Outside the main entrance
- Elevators, ramps
- €0.50
- Hotel Rainers
- Austria Trend Hotel Bosei
- Hotel Fabrik
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to Austria, Germany, and Hungary
- Hall 2: S-Bahn and metro connections
- Metro: Line U6
- Tram: Line 62
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S1, S2, S3, S60
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