How to get to Dortmund from Bristol

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Compare coach and flight for Bristol to Dortmund

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £86 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 5m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £86, while a flight costs an average of £409.

Distance: 696 km

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£86

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Cheapest

£409

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£50

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(fuel + tolls)

16h 49m

Average total duration

16h 19m

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4h 5m

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2h 5m

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9h 15m

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The cheapest way to travel from Bristol to Dortmund is a coach with an average price of £86.

This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Dortmund:

A coach is £323 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bristol to Dortmund costing on average £409.

The fastest way to travel from Bristol to Dortmund is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 5m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Coach takes on average 16h 49m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bristol and Dortmund including taking a coach and flight.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £86 compared to roughly £50 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-36.71. The journey takes 16h 19m versus 9h 15m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.

Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.

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from Bristol to Dortmund

How to get to Dortmund from Bristol by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Bristol to Dortmund is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • National Express
    4:1515h15
    Bristol
    19:30Dortmund
    £991One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • National Express
    4:1515h15
    Bristol
    19:30Dortmund
    £991One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • National Express
    4:1515h15
    Bristol
    19:30Dortmund
    £991One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Bristol to Dortmund

Travel to Dortmund easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bristol to Dortmund.

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There are 2 options to travel between Bristol and Dortmund including taking a coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bristol to Dortmund is a coach with an average price of £86.

This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Dortmund:

A coach is £323 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bristol to Dortmund costing on average £409.

The fastest way to travel from Bristol to Dortmund is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 5m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Coach takes on average 16h 49m.

The Bristol to Dortmund distance is approximately 696 km.
The average frequency per day from Bristol to Dortmund is:
  • Around 11 flights per day.
  • Around 6 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Dortmund as scheduled services by coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bristol to Dortmund:
  • Flights mostly depart from Bristol Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bristol to Dortmund, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad to go to Dortmund by coach.
  • Travel with KLM Cityhopper, KLM to go to Dortmund by flight.
Omio customers who travel from Bristol to Dortmund often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Cologne, Berlin, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dortmund and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Bristol to Dortmund, you can choose from several travel options including coach and flight.
In Dortmund, explore the vibrant Kreuzviertel district with its trendy cafes and boutiques. Attend concerts at Westfalenhallen or delve into industrial heritage at the Zollern Colliery. Enjoy a stroll along Phoenix See, visit the serene Botanischer Garten Rombergpark, and discover top sights like Westfalenpark, the cultural Dortmund U-Tower, and Signal Iduna Park. Families can enjoy the Dortmund Zoo, and football fans will appreciate the German Football Museum.
Two to three days in Dortmund is typically sufficient to explore its main attractions such as the Dortmund U-Tower, Westfalenpark, and the German Football Museum, along with enjoying its vibrant shopping streets and local cuisine.

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