4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Dortmund
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$24
Fastest journey
3 h 50 m
Average duration
4 h 16 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
205 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Dortmund is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Dortmund will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 7 buses that leave Amsterdam Airport Schiphol for Dortmund on Thu, May 21, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, May 21 the direct buses cover the 205 km distance in an average of 4 h 16 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 50 m .
On Thu, May 21 the slowest buses will take 4 h 39 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus3:20 PM4h25Schiphol, Airport Terminal 17:45 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$211One-way0 transfers- FlixBus7:05 PM3h50Schiphol, Airport Terminal 110:55 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$211One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:50 PM4h15Schiphol, Airport Terminal 15:05 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$221One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:20 AM4h10Schiphol, Airport Terminal 112:30 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$231One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus10:40 PM6h20Schiphol, Airport Terminal 15:00 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$251One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:05 PM3h50Schiphol, Airport Terminal 110:55 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$211One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:20 AM4h10Schiphol, Airport Terminal 112:30 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$231One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:50 PM4h15Schiphol, Airport Terminal 15:05 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$221One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:20 PM4h25Schiphol, Airport Terminal 17:45 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$211One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus+
FlixTrain12:50 PM4h39Schiphol, Airport Terminal 15:29 PMDortmund Hbf$281One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $20, and a flight costs an average of $228.
Distance: 127 miles (205 km)
Compare bus with
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$30 Average price Cheapest | $58 Average price | $433 Average price | $57 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 44m Average total duration 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 48m Average total duration Fastest 3h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 12m Average total duration 4h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 7m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Dortmund:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Dortmund costing on average $58 (€47).
A bus is $404 (€326) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Dortmund costing on average $433 (€350).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Flight takes on average 4h 12m.
Bus takes on average 4h 14m.
Tickets start at around $30 (€24) compared to roughly $57 (€46) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $27 (€22). The journey takes 4h 14m versus 3h 7m 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.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus.
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.
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Dortmund Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 03:05PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:50PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:05PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 03:45AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Live departures
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Dortmund bus times
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Dortmund buses for today, Wednesday, May 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 10:40 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 6h20 | 5:00 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, May 21 | |||||
| FlixBus+FlixTrain | 8:20 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 5h09 | 1:29 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 8:20 AM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 4h10 | 12:30 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus+FlixTrain | 12:50 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 4h39 | 5:29 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
| FlixBus | 12:50 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 4h15 | 5:05 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 3:20 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 4h25 | 7:45 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:05 PM Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 3h50 | 10:55 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Dortmund by train, bus, or flight
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
May 21
May 22
May 23
May 24
May 25
May 26
May 27
Why should you book Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Dortmund buses with Omio?
Why book with Omio vs FlixBus?
- Designed for International Travelers: Omio is in your language including 24/7 customer service and offers multiple payment options, including PayPal, credit cards, and bank transfer, in your preferred currency.
- Compare all your options: Omio allows you to compare FlixBus with all available travel options, which are train, bus and flight to ensure you get the best deal for traveling from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Dortmund.
Why book with Omio over Wanderu or Trainline?
- Multiple modes of transport: Omio allows you to compare travel options including train, bus and flight to find the ideal travel option from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Dortmund.
Journey information
Overview: Bus from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Dortmund
Netherlands
Germany
Buses from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Dortmund run on average 4 times per day, taking around 4h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 (€16) if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 06:20, the last at 21:25. The fastest bus covers the 127 miles (205 km) distance in 3h 40m.
Distance 127 miles (205 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 (€16) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 3h 40m |
First bus 6:20 AM |
Last bus 9:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to DortmundYou can travel by bus between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Dortmund with FlixBus for as low as $20 (€16). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
FlixBus
FAQs: Bus from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Dortmund
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Dortmund by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dortmund, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Westfalenpark, a large urban park featuring gardens, a lake, and the iconic Florianturm TV tower
- Dortmund U-Tower, a former brewery turned cultural center with exhibitions and panoramic city views
- Signal Iduna Park, Germany's largest football stadium and home to Borussia Dortmund
- Dortmund Zoo, a family-friendly attraction with diverse animal species and conservation programs
- German Football Museum, an interactive museum celebrating the history and culture of German football.
- Explore the vibrant Kreuzviertel district, known for its trendy cafes, boutiques, and lively atmosphere
- Attend a concert or event at the Westfalenhallen, a major venue hosting a variety of performances and exhibitions
- Discover the industrial heritage at the Zollern Colliery, a museum showcasing the history of coal mining in the Ruhr area
- Enjoy a leisurely stroll along the Phoenix See, a scenic lake with walking paths and waterfront dining
- Visit the Botanischer Garten Rombergpark, a beautiful botanical garden with diverse plant collections and serene landscapes.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Dortmund
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Express (in the station)
- Bistro Central (0.2 km)
- Restaurant Heimatliebe (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 452, 453, 460 Metro: U41, U45, U47, U49 Train: S1, S2, S5
Most popular bus connections from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
More options for your journey from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Dortmund
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Most popular buses to and from Dortmund and Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Most popular bus connections to Dortmund
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
