The cheapest and fastest trains from Vienna to Dortmund
Cheapest price
£101
Average price
£196
Fastest journey
10 h 9 m
Average duration
10 h 28 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
736 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Vienna to Dortmund is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vienna to Dortmund will cost around £196 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £101.
To travel from Vienna to Dortmund you need to make at least 2 changes.
RJX 162 · ICE 118 · ICE 224 · 268319:2810h46Vienna Hbf20:14Dortmund Hbf£1011One-way3 changes
RJX 262 · ICE 5168:2810h58Vienna Hbf19:26Dortmund Hbf£1091One-way1 change
RJX 262 · ICE 626 · 267298:2810h09Vienna Hbf18:37Dortmund Hbf£1191One-way2 changes
RJX 60 · ICE 1284 · ICE 84410:2810h42Vienna Hbf21:10Dortmund Hbf£1271One-way2 changes
RJX 60 · ICE 51410:2810h53Vienna Hbf21:21Dortmund Hbf£1271One-way1 change
RJX 262+
ICE 626+
RE118:2810h09Vienna Hbf18:37Dortmund Hbf£2551One-way2 changes
RJX 262 · ICE 626 · 267298:2810h09Vienna Hbf18:37Dortmund Hbf£1191One-way2 changes
RJ 754+
RJX 262+
ICE 626+
RE118:0210h35Vienna Airport18:37Dortmund Hbf£2611One-way3 changes
RJX 60 · ICE 1284 · ICE 84410:2810h42Vienna Hbf21:10Dortmund Hbf£1271One-way2 changes
RJX 162 · RE5+
ICE 224+
RE19:2810h46Vienna Hbf20:14Dortmund Hbf£2551One-way3 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train 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 coach with prices starting from £37. 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 coach costs an average of £37, and a flight costs an average of £33.
Distance: 736 km
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11h 12m Average total duration 10h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 52m Average total duration 13h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 1h 34m 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
Vienna to Dortmund train times
The table below shows live departures for Vienna to Dortmund trains for today, Monday 1 June. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CJX 9 · RJX 368+ EC 212+ ICE 918 | 4:49 Vienna Airport | 11h02 | 15:51 Dortmund Hbf | 4 changes | |
IC 848+ EC 212+ ICE 918 | 4:57 Vienna Hbf | 10h54 | 15:51 Dortmund Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX 368+ EC 212+ ICE 918 | 5:28 Vienna Hbf | 10h23 | 15:51 Dortmund Hbf | 2 changes | |
REX 7 · REX 3+ ICE 1228 · ICE 108 | 5:41 Vienna Airport | 10h40 | 16:21 Dortmund Hbf | 3 changes | |
REX 7 · REX 3+ ICE 1228 · ICE 880 | 5:41 Vienna Airport | 11h29 | 17:10 Dortmund Hbf | 4 changes | |
RJ 754+ RJX 262+ ICE 516 | On time 8:02 Vienna Airport | 11h24 | 19:26 Dortmund Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJ 754+ RJX 262+ ICE 626+ RE11 | 8:02 Vienna Airport | 10h35 | 18:37 Dortmund Hbf | 3 changes | |
RJX 262 · ICE 516 | On time 8:28 Vienna Hbf | 10h58 | 19:26 Dortmund Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 262 · ICE 626 · 26729 | On time 8:28 Vienna Hbf | 10h09 | 18:37 Dortmund Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX 262+ ICE 516 | On time 8:28 Vienna Hbf | 10h58 | 19:26 Dortmund Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 262+ ICE 626+ RE11 | On time 8:28 Vienna Hbf | 10h09 | 18:37 Dortmund Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 546+ RE5+ ICE 224+ RE1 | 8:34 Vienna Airport | 11h40 | 20:14 Dortmund Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 546+ RE5+ ICE 224+ RE1 | 8:57 Vienna Hbf | 11h17 | 20:14 Dortmund Hbf | 3 changes | |
RJX 562 · RE5+ ICE 224+ RE1 | 9:02 Vienna Airport | 11h12 | 20:14 Dortmund Hbf | 3 changes | |
RJX 162 · ICE 118 · ICE 224 · 26831 | 9:28 Vienna Hbf | 10h46 | 20:14 Dortmund Hbf | 3 changes | |
RJX 162 · RE5+ ICE 224+ RE1 | 9:28 Vienna Hbf | 10h46 | 20:14 Dortmund Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 548+ ICE 1224 · ICE 104 | On time 9:34 Vienna Airport | 10h47 | 20:21 Dortmund Hbf | 2 changes | |
IC 548+ ICE 1224 · ICE 786 · ICE 1542 | 9:34 Vienna Airport | 11h14 | 20:48 Dortmund Hbf | 3 changes | |
ICE 1224 · ICE 514 | On time 10:13 Vienna Hbf | 11h08 | 21:21 Dortmund Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1224 · ICE 104 | Delayed 10:13 Vienna Hbf | 10h01 | 18:21 18:21Dortmund Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1224 · ICE 786+ RE11 | On time 10:13 Vienna Hbf | 10h06 | 20:19 Dortmund Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 1224 · ICE 104 | Delayed 10:13 Vienna Hbf | 10h01 | 18:21 18:21Dortmund Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1224 · ICE 104 | On time 10:13 Vienna Hbf | 10h08 | 20:21 Dortmund Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1224 · ICE 786 · ICE 1542 | On time 10:13 Vienna Hbf | 10h35 | 20:48 Dortmund Hbf | 2 changes | |
ICE 1224 · ICE 104 | On time 10:13 Vienna Hbf | 10h08 | 20:21 Dortmund Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 60 · ICE 514 | On time 10:28 Vienna Hbf | 10h53 | 21:21 Dortmund Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 60 · ICE 1284 · ICE 844 | On time 10:28 Vienna Hbf | 10h42 | 21:10 Dortmund Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJ 750+ RJX 62+ ICE 528 | On time 12:02 Vienna Airport | 10h25 | 22:27 Dortmund Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX 62 · ICE 528 | On time 12:28 Vienna Hbf | 9h59 | 22:27 Dortmund Hbf | 1 change | |
RJX 62+ ICE 528 | On time 12:28 Vienna Hbf | 9h59 | 22:27 Dortmund Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 644+ EC 114+ ICE 910+ RE1 | 12:34 Vienna Airport | 11h40 | 0:14 Dortmund Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 644+ EC 114+ ICE 910 · ICE 100 | On time 12:34 Vienna Airport | 11h59 | 0:33 Dortmund Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 644+ EC 114+ ICE 910+ RE1 | 12:57 Vienna Hbf | 11h17 | 0:14 Dortmund Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 644+ EC 114+ ICE 910 · ICE 100 | On time 12:57 Vienna Hbf | 11h36 | 0:33 Dortmund Hbf | 3 changes | |
RJX 566+ EC 114+ ICE 910+ RE1 | 13:02 Vienna Airport | 11h12 | 0:14 Dortmund Hbf | 3 changes | |
RJX 566+ EC 114+ ICE 910 · ICE 100 | On time 13:02 Vienna Airport | 11h31 | 0:33 Dortmund Hbf | 3 changes | |
RJX 166 · EC 114 · ICE 910 · 26839 | 13:28 Vienna Hbf | 10h46 | 0:14 Dortmund Hbf | 3 changes | |
RJX 166+ EC 114+ ICE 910+ RE1 | 13:28 Vienna Hbf | 10h46 | 0:14 Dortmund Hbf | 3 changes | |
RJX 166 · EC 114 · ICE 910 · ICE 100 | On time 13:28 Vienna Hbf | 11h05 | 0:33 Dortmund Hbf | 3 changes | |
RJX 166+ EC 114+ ICE 910 · ICE 100 | On time 13:28 Vienna Hbf | 11h05 | 0:33 Dortmund Hbf | 3 changes | |
IC 646+ ICE 1220 | On time 13:34 Vienna Airport | 11h50 | 1:24 Dortmund Hbf | 1 change | |
IC 646+ ICE 1220 · ICE 782+ RE11 | 13:34 Vienna Airport | 11h22 | 0:56 Dortmund Hbf | 4 changes | |
IC 646+ ICE 1220 · ICE 100 | On time 13:34 Vienna Airport | 10h59 | 0:33 Dortmund Hbf | 2 changes | |
REX 7 · REX 3+ ICE 1220 | On time 13:41 Vienna Airport | 11h43 | 1:24 Dortmund Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJ 858+ RJX 64+ ICE 524 · ICE 1220 | On time 14:02 Vienna Airport | 11h22 | 1:24 Dortmund Hbf | 3 changes | |
ICE 1220 · ICE 100 | Delayed 14:13 Vienna Hbf | 10h12 | 22:33 22:33Dortmund Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1220 | On time 14:13 Vienna Hbf | 11h11 | 1:24 Dortmund Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
ICE 1220 · ICE 782+ RE11 · RB59 | On time 14:13 Vienna Hbf | 10h43 | 0:56 Dortmund Hbf | 3 changes | |
ICE 1220 · ICE 100 | On time 14:13 Vienna Hbf | 10h20 | 0:33 Dortmund Hbf | 1 change | |
ICE 1220 | On time 14:13 Vienna Hbf | 11h11 | 1:24 Dortmund Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
RJX 64 · ICE 524 · 26841 | On time 14:28 Vienna Hbf | 10h46 | 1:14 Dortmund Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX 64+ ICE 524 · ICE 1220 | On time 14:28 Vienna Hbf | 10h56 | 1:24 Dortmund Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX 64 · ICE 524 · ICE 1220 | On time 14:28 Vienna Hbf | 10h56 | 1:24 Dortmund Hbf | 2 changes | |
RJX 864 · RE5+ ICE 522+ RE1 | 14:28 Vienna Hbf | 12h39 | 3:07 Dortmund Hbf | 4 changes | |
RJX 66 · ICE 908 · ICE 699 · IC 60402 | On time 16:28 Vienna Hbf | 14h46 | 7:14 Dortmund Hbf | 4 changes | |
ICE 20 · ICE 618 | On time 17:13 Vienna Hbf | 14h08 | 7:21 Dortmund Hbf | 1 change | |
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Overview: Train from Vienna to Dortmund
Trains from Vienna to Dortmund run on average 20 times per day, taking around 10h 42m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £51 but you can travel from only £33 by flight.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:01, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 736 km distance in 9h 53m.
Distance 736 km |
Average train duration 10h 42m |
Cheapest ticket price £51 |
Trains per day 20 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 9h 53m |
First train 0:01 |
Last train 23:53 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 70 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Vienna to Dortmund trainsDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | InterCity, FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Vienna and Dortmund from £33. 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
ÖBB | InterCity
FlixTrain
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Vienna to Dortmund train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vienna to Dortmund 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 Dortmund, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Vienna and Dortmund
- 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 from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at Felberstraße 1.
- Restaurant Westpol
- Vapiano Wien Westbahnhof
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- €1
- Hotel Mercure Wien Westbahnhof
- Fleming's Hotel Wien-Stadthalle
- Motel One Wien-Westbahnhof
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: platform 5-10 for regional and suburban trains
- Hall 3: access to metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line U3, Line U6
- Tram: Line 5, Line 6, Line 9, Line 18, Line 52, Line 60
- Bus: Several lines available
- 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
- Strobels
- Rosenterassen
- Óla Kalá
- Imbiss Futterluke
- Pizzeria Puzzle
- Side Döner
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