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Dortmunder U
A Former Brewery Tower Turned Center For Contemporary Art And Culture, Known For Exhibitions, Events, And Its Rooftop City Views.
Cheapest price
$7
Average price
$9
Fastest journey
1 h 45 m
Average duration
2 h 5 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
75 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to Dortmund is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne Bonn Airport to Dortmund will cost around $9 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $7.
Of the 5 buses that leave Cologne Bonn Airport for Dortmund on Mon, Jun 22, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct buses cover the 75 km distance in an average of 2 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 45 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest buses will take 2 h 55 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.










Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne Bonn Airport to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 26m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 46 miles (75 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$9 Average price Cheapest | $33 Average price | $18 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 11m Average total duration 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 56m Average total duration Fastest 1h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 13m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne Bonn Airport to Dortmund:
A bus is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne Bonn Airport to Dortmund costing on average $33 (€27).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 41m.
Tickets start at around $9 (€8) compared to roughly $18 (€14) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $9 (€7). The journey takes 1h 41m versus 1h 13m 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, BlaBlaCar, Union Ivkoni.
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.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 06:20AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 07:20AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:20AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 10:05AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 1h45 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 06:35PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 10:35PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:10PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $9 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:10PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 2h55 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:35PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 2h15 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $9 |
The table below shows live departures for Cologne Bonn Airport to Dortmund buses for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 5:10 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 3h10 | 8:20 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 2h50 | 8:20 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:50 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 2h00 | 9:50 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 2h40 | 11:40 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:20 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1h45 | 11:05 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:45 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 2h45 | 6:30 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:05 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 2h30 | 6:35 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:45 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 3h25 | 9:10 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:10 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 2h55 | 1:05 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 11:35 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 2h15 | 1:50 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Cologne Bonn Airport to Dortmund run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€5) if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:10, the last at 22:35. The fastest bus covers the 46 miles (75 km) distance in 1h 45m.
Distance 46 miles (75 km) |
Average bus duration 1h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€5) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 1h 45m |
First bus 3:10 AM |
Last bus 10:35 PM |
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An established seafood-focused restaurant with a polished setting and strong reputation for quality ingredients and refined preparation.
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Moderate by German standards: public transport and casual food are reasonable, while hotels and fine dining cost more during trade fairs and football weekends.
Service is usually included. In restaurants, round up or leave about 5-10% for good service. Round up in taxis. Small tips are appreciated in bars; no tip is expected for counter service.
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