The cheapest and fastest buses from Dortmund to Berlin
Cheapest price
$33
Average price
$40
Fastest journey
4 h 30 m
Average duration
5 h 4 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
422 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Dortmund to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dortmund to Berlin will cost around $40 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $33.
Of the 15 buses that leave Dortmund for Berlin on Tue, Feb 24, 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Feb 24 the direct buses cover the 422 km distance in an average of 5 h 4 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 30 m .
On Tue, Feb 24 the slowest buses will take 5 h 30 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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Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Dortmund to Berlin
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 22m. 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 €18, and a flight costs an average of €54.
Distance: 262 miles (422 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€33 Average price Cheapest | €45 Average price | €211 Average price |
6h 30m Average total duration 6h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 27m Average total duration 2h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Dortmund to Berlin Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:50AM | Arrival Time 06:50AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:50AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:00PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 05:35PM | Duration 7h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:10AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 5h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 09:35PM | Duration 6h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 7h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $61 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 12:40AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 03:30AM | Duration 6h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $29 |
Live departures
Dortmund to Berlin bus times
The table below shows live departures for Dortmund to Berlin buses for today, Monday, February 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 1:50 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 6h45 | 8:35 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
FlixBus | 3:20 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 7h30 | 10:50 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 0 transfersDirect | ||
FlixBus | 3:20 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 7h05 | 10:25 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
FlixBus | 8:20 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 6h10 | 2:30 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 0 transfersDirect | ||
FlixBus | 8:20 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 5h50 | 2:10 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
FlixBus | 10:50 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 5h40 | 4:30 AM Berlin, Kronprinzessinnenweg (Wannsee) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
FlixBus | 10:50 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 6h20 | 5:10 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 0 transfersDirect | ||
FlixBus | 10:50 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 6h00 | 4:50 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
| Tuesday, February 24 | ||||||
FlixBus | 9:00 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 7h35 | 4:35 PM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 0 transfersDirect | ||
FlixBus | 9:00 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 7h00 | 4:00 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | ||
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Dortmund to Berlin
Buses from Dortmund to Berlin run on average 12 times per day, taking around 6h 0m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $23 (€18) but you can travel from only $18 (€14) 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 40m.
Distance 262 miles (422 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price $23 (€18) |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 5h 40m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Dortmund to BerlinYou can travel by bus between Dortmund to Berlin with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as $18 (€14). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Dortmund to Berlin
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dortmund to Berlin 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 Berlin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Brandenburg Gate, an iconic neoclassical monument symbolizing peace and unity
- Berlin Wall Memorial, a preserved section of the Berlin Wall with a museum detailing its history
- Museum Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site housing five renowned museums
- Reichstag Building, the historic seat of Germany's parliament with a modern glass dome offering panoramic views
- Charlottenburg Palace, a stunning baroque palace with beautiful gardens.
- Explore the vibrant street art scene in Kreuzberg
- Enjoy a leisurely boat tour on the River Spree
- Visit the bustling markets at Mauerpark
- Experience the nightlife in the trendy district of Friedrichshain
- Attend a classical concert at the Berlin Philharmonic.
- 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 Dortmund to Berlin
- 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
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Berlin (in the station)
- Schnitzel Express (0.5 km)
- Currywurst Haus (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M49, 139 Metro: U2 Train: S41, S42, S46
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M46, 106, 204 Train: S2, S25, S41, S42
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