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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £73 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.9kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £73, while a flight costs an average of £384.
Distance: 946 km
Most popular Flight | Train | Coach | Driving |
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£384 Average Price | £103 Average Price | £73 Average Price Cheapest | £189 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 22m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 18m Average total duration 12h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 18h 49m Average total duration 18h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 6m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.8 - 5.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Budapest to Dortmund, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Dortmund:
A coach is £31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Dortmund costing on average £103.
A coach is £312 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Dortmund costing on average £384.
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 18m.
Coach takes on average 18h 49m.
You'll arrive about 8h 44m sooner (3h 22m by flight vs 12h 6m by car). Tickets start at around £384 compared to roughly £189 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Dortmund from Budapest by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Budapest to Dortmund is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Dortmund are Cologne, Düsseldorf, Essen, Münster and Bonn. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Dortmund on Omio.
Cologne is known for its towering cathedral, Roman heritage and relaxed Rhineland spirit. Museums, riverfront views and a strong brewing culture give the city an open, sociable feel.
Düsseldorf is known for fashion, contemporary art and its lively Altstadt on the Rhine. Sleek shopping streets, traditional breweries and bold modern architecture give it a polished yet sociable character.
Essen is a Ruhr city known for its industrial heritage and modern cultural scene. The Zollverein Coal Mine Industrial Complex and broad green spaces give it a practical, contemporary character.
Münster is a historic university city known for its cycling culture, rebuilt old town and links to the Peace of Westphalia. Gothic churches, Prinzipalmarkt and a strong student presence give it a lively but relaxed feel.
Bonn is best known as Beethoven’s birthplace and the former capital of West Germany. Set on the Rhine, it feels calm and cultured, with museums, leafy neighbourhoods and a strong university presence.
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 Budapest to Dortmund.
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Dortmund:
A coach is £31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Dortmund costing on average £103.
A coach is £312 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Dortmund costing on average £384.
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 18m.
Coach takes on average 18h 49m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Budapest and Dortmund as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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