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Cheapest price
$29
Average price
$39
Fastest journey
4h 20m
Average duration
5h 35m
Buses per day
10
Distance
413 km
Berlin to Dortmund bus with FlixBus
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Berlin to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a flight costs an average of $75.
Distance: 262 miles (422 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$43 Average price Cheapest | $62 Average price | $264 Average price | $89 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 51m Average total duration 5h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 20m Average total duration 4h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 36m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Dortmund:
A bus is $19 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Dortmund costing on average $62 (€51).
A bus is $221 (€182) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Dortmund costing on average $264 (€217).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 50m.
Bus takes on average 5h 21m.
You'll arrive about 15m sooner (5h 21m by bus vs 5h 36m by car) and save roughly $46 (€38) compared to fuel and tolls ($43 (€35) vs $89 (€73)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
Berlin to Dortmund Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 6h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $41 |
Live departures
Berlin to Dortmund bus times
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Dortmund buses for today, Tuesday, July 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 9:20 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 6h55 | 4:15 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 7h35 | 6:20 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:20 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 7h00 | 6:20 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:35 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 6h10 | 5:45 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:55 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 5h50 | 5:45 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:10 AM Berlin, Kronprinzessinnenweg (Wannsee) | 5h35 | 5:45 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:05 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 8h40 | 10:45 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:40 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 8h05 | 10:45 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:20 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 6h15 | 9:35 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:40 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 5h55 | 9:35 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 8h00 | 1:45 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:20 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 7h25 | 1:45 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Berlin to Dortmund
Buses from Berlin to Dortmund run on average 12 times per day, taking around 5h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $25 (€21) but you can travel from only $15 (€13) by train.
There are 12 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 262 miles (422 km) distance in 5h 35m.
Distance 262 miles (422 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $25 (€21) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 5h 35m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Jun |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 63 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Berlin to DortmundYou can travel by bus between Berlin to Dortmund with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as $15 (€13). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Berlin to Dortmund
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Berlin 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.
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
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- 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 Berlin to Dortmund
Most Berlin to Dortmund buses use the Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) to Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Berlin and Dortmund bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Berlin station do buses to Dortmund leave from?
Getting to Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) from Berlin city centre
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) is 9 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) bus station facilities and services
Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Berlin (in the station), Schnitzel Express (0.5 km), Currywurst Haus (0.7 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the waiting area.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB).
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB): Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz from Berlin city centre
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz is 6 km from Berlin city centre. Public transport options include:
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz bus station facilities and services
Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Berlin, Kronprinzessinnenweg (Wannsee) from Berlin city centre
Which Dortmund station do buses from Berlin arrive at?
Getting to Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf from Dortmund city centre
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf bus station facilities and services
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Cafeteria Express (in the station), Bistro Central (0.2 km), Restaurant Heimatliebe (0.5 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance of the station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf: Elevators, ramps.
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