The cheapest and fastest buses from Budapest to Dortmund
Cheapest price
$85
Average price
$90
Fastest journey
16 h 24 m
Average duration
18 h 5 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
946 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Budapest to Dortmund is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Dortmund will cost around $90 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $85.
It's difficult to get from Budapest to Dortmund without transferring at least once.
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Budapest to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €53. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €53, and a flight costs an average of €61.
Distance: 587 miles (946 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€88 Average price Cheapest | €132 Average price | €163 Average price |
20h 44m Average total duration 20h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 44m Average total duration 13h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 1h 53m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.9 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.8 - 5.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Budapest to Dortmund Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:25AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 24h00 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:25AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 23h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 25h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $100 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 21h25 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10AM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 20h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 19h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 04:25AM | Duration 18h55 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $130 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 20h30 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $149 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 22h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 21h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55AM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 18h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 17h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 22h15 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 20h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:25PM | Arrival Time 12:09PM | Duration 22h44 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 09:48AM | Duration 20h13 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 10:45AM | Duration 21h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 12:09PM | Duration 20h34 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $131 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 21h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 04:09PM | Duration 22h14 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 12:09PM | Duration 17h39 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 12:09PM | Duration 17h19 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $71 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 19h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 18h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 08:07PM | Duration 22h57 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $84 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 20h15 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 03:45PM | Duration 18h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 11:35PM | Duration 24h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 20h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 19h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Live departures
Budapest to Dortmund bus times
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Dortmund buses for today, Sunday, January 11. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 4:55 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 22h14 | 3:09 PM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 18h45 | 2:45 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 18h25 | 2:45 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 20h00 | 6:30 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 10:30 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 16h39 | 3:09 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 10:45 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 16h24 | 3:09 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:45 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 19h45 | 6:30 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 1 transfer | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:25 AM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 23h20 | 4:45 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:40 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 25h40 | 7:20 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:10 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 20h35 | 4:45 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:25 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 20h20 | 4:45 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 22h05 | 7:20 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:40 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 21h40 | 7:20 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:40 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 20h35 | 8:15 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 11:40 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 21h08 | 8:48 AM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 12:35 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 20h13 | 8:48 AM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 12:45 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 26h24 | 3:09 PM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Budapest to Dortmund
Buses from Budapest to Dortmund run on average 25 times per day, taking around 20h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $66 (€53) if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 01:48, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 587 miles (946 km) distance in 18h 10m.
Distance 587 miles (946 km) |
Average bus duration 20h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $66 (€53) |
Buses per day 25 |
Fastest bus 18h 10m |
First bus 01:48 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Karat-S from Budapest to DortmundYou can travel by bus between Budapest to Dortmund with FlixBus, Karat-S for as low as $66 (€53). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Budapest to Dortmund
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest 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.
- Karat-S
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Accessible restrooms.
- 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.
- Karat-S
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a full refund. No refunds for cancellations within 24 hours.
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- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Karat-S
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg (55x40x20) and one checked bag up to 25kg (70x50x30).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Karat-S
- 10€ per additional bag up to 25 kg.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- Guide dogs travel for free.
- Karat-S
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- Larger pets must be leashed and muzzled.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Budapest to Dortmund
- 05:30-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Népliget (in the station)
- Gulyás Tér (0.5 km)
- Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the entrance.
- Bus: 103, 254E, 901, 918 Metro: M3
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Kelenföld (in the station)
- Bistro Budapest (0.5 km)
- Café Central (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 7, 103, 114, 213, 214 Metro: M4 Train: Suburban Railway
- 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
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