- Must visit
Dortmunder U
Major center for contemporary art and culture in a former brewery tower, known for exhibitions and its rooftop city views.
Cheapest price
$46
Average price
$64
Fastest journey
5 h 35 m
Average duration
5 h 57 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
422 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Berlin to Dortmund is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Berlin to Dortmund will cost around $64 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $46.
Of the 12 buses that leave Berlin for Dortmund on Sun, May 31, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, May 31 the direct buses cover the 422 km distance in an average of 5 h 57 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 35 m .
On Sun, May 31 the slowest buses will take 6 h 15 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.
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FlixBusOmio 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 $26. 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 $26, and a flight costs an average of $77.
Distance: 262 miles (422 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$44 Average price Cheapest | $64 Average price | $270 Average price | $91 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 $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Berlin to Dortmund costing on average $64 (€51).
A bus is $226 (€182) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Dortmund costing on average $270 (€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 $47 (€38) compared to fuel and tolls ($44 (€35) vs $91 (€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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:10AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:05AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 8h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 8h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 6h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 5h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:20AM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 7h25 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 04:15PM | Duration 6h55 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $50 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
The table below shows live departures for Berlin to Dortmund buses for today, Saturday, May 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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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 | |
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 | |
| Sunday, May 31 | |||||
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 | |
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Buses from Berlin to Dortmund run on average 12 times per day, taking around 5h 21m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $26 (€21) but you can travel from only $16 (€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 $26 (€21) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 5h 35m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Dortmund — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Dortmund trip today.
Major center for contemporary art and culture in a former brewery tower, known for exhibitions and its rooftop city views.
Interactive national football museum covering German football history, major tournaments, clubs, and fan culture.
Important modern and contemporary art museum with strong Expressionist holdings, located inside the Dortmunder U.
Large urban park with gardens, event spaces, seasonal displays, and the Florian Tower, one of Dortmund’s best leisure areas.
Popular lakeside redevelopment area with promenades, modern architecture, and an easy walking route favored by locals.
Extensive botanical park with mature trees, themed plant collections, and peaceful walking paths in the south of the city.
A traditional Westphalian beef stew seasoned generously with pepper and slowly braised until tender. It is one of Dortmund’s best-known regional comfort dishes.
Westphalian-style pot roast, usually beef marinated in a sweet-sour mixture and served with rich gravy. A classic festive dish across the region around Dortmund.
A Dortmund bakery specialty: a crusty salted bread roll traditionally topped with raw seasoned minced pork, onions, and often butter. It is closely associated with local breakfast culture.
Well-known upscale steakhouse with polished service, quality meat dishes, and a long-established reputation for business dinners and special occasions.
Popular brewpub-style venue on Alter Markt serving classic German dishes and Dortmund beers in a lively, traditional atmosphere.
Established modern German restaurant with a relaxed atmosphere, known for solid regional cooking and a location near Borussia Dortmund’s stadium area.
Generally moderate for Germany. Budget eats are affordable, while hotels and central dining cost more on busy dates.
Service is usually included. Round up small bills, or tip about 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Tip taxi drivers by rounding up; tipping is not expected for counter service.
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