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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 an average ticket price of £57 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £57, while a flight costs an average of £355.
Distance: 736 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£151 Average Price | £355 Average Price | £57 Average Price Cheapest | £146 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 51m Average total duration 10h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 14h 56m Average total duration 14h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  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 Dortmund to Vienna, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Vienna:
A coach is £94 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Vienna costing on average £151.
A coach is £298 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Vienna costing on average £355.
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 51m.
Coach takes on average 14h 56m.
Tickets start at around £151 compared to roughly £146 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -£4. The journey takes 10h 21m versus 9h 51m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
How to get to Vienna from Dortmund by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Dortmund to Vienna is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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EC 1219RE4 · RE7+ICE 629+EC 1219
EW752ICE 519+RE5 · RJX13483RE4 · RE7+ICE 629+EC 1219ICE 519+
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RJ 1293FlixBus · FlixBus
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OS208ICE 29 · ICE 625+OS218Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
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The most popular day trips by train from Vienna are Salzburg, Graz, Linz, St Pölten and Wiener Neustadt. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Vienna on Omio.
Salzburg is known for Mozart, Baroque architecture and a striking setting between the Salzach and the Alps. Its compact Altstadt feels elegant and atmospheric, with church domes, fortress views and a strong café culture.
Graz, the capital of Styria, is known for its well-preserved Old Town and contemporary architecture. Renaissance courtyards, the Schlossberg clock tower and a large student population give it an easy-going, creative feel.
Linz blends an industrial heritage with a forward-looking cultural scene on the Danube. It is best known for Ars Electronica, while the Altstadt and Pöstlingberg give the city a more traditional character.
St Pölten, capital of Lower Austria, combines a Baroque centre with modern civic architecture. One of Austria’s oldest cities, it feels compact, orderly and quietly cultural.
Wiener Neustadt is a historic city in Lower Austria known for its medieval centre, cathedral and military academy. It feels both practical and lived-in, with an old town core and easy access to the landscapes south of Vienna.
Travel to Vienna 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 Dortmund to Vienna.
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Vienna:
A coach is £94 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Vienna costing on average £151.
A coach is £298 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Vienna costing on average £355.
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 51m.
Coach takes on average 14h 56m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Vienna as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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