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Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Cardiff to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £80 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 8m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £80, while a flight costs an average of £216.
Distance: 736 km
Most popular Coach | Flight | Driving |
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£80 Average Price Cheapest | £216 Average Price | £58 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 27m Average total duration 17h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 9h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Compare the available ways to get from Cardiff to Dortmund, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Dortmund:
A coach is £137 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cardiff to Dortmund costing on average £216.
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Coach takes on average 18h 27m.
Tickets start at around £80 compared to roughly £58 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£22. The journey takes 17h 57m versus 9h 51m 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.
How to get to Dortmund from Cardiff by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Cardiff 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 Cardiff to Dortmund.
This is compared to other travel options from Cardiff to Dortmund:
A coach is £137 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cardiff to Dortmund costing on average £216.
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Coach takes on average 18h 27m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cardiff and Dortmund as scheduled services by coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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