The cheapest and fastest buses from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund Airport
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$26
Fastest journey
3 h 10 m
Average duration
3 h 30 m
Buses per day
12
Distance
173 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund Airport will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 12 buses that leave Frankfurt am Main for Dortmund Airport on Fri, Jun 05, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 05 the direct buses cover the 173 km distance in an average of 3 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .
On Fri, Jun 05 the slowest buses will take 3 h 45 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.
FlixBus10:20 PM3h45Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)2:05 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$221One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:35 AM3h40Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)9:15 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$221One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:00 AM3h15Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)9:15 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$231One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:55 PM3h10Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)2:05 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$231One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:25 AM4h35Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)3:00 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$231One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:55 PM3h10Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)2:05 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$231One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:00 AM3h15Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)9:15 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$231One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:20 PM3h40Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)5:00 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$261One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:35 AM3h40Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)9:15 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$221One-way0 transfers
FlixBus10:20 PM3h45Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)2:05 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$221One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 43m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a train costs an average of $35.
Distance: 107 miles (173 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $70 Average price | $40 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 26m Average total duration 3h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 13m Average total duration Fastest 3h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m 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 Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund Airport:
A bus is $50 (€40) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund Airport costing on average $70 (€57).
Other travel options to Dortmund Airport take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 56m.
Tickets start at around $20 (€16) compared to roughly $40 (€33) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $20 (€16). The journey takes 3h 56m versus 2h 37m 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.
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.
Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:10AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 07:15AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:35AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 08:15AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 6h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 09:50PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:55PM | Arrival Time 12:05AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:55PM | Arrival Time 01:05AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 20h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $80 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $23 |
Live departures
Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund Airport buses for today, Thursday, June 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 1:20 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 3h40 | 5:00 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:20 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 3h45 | 2:05 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:55 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 3h10 | 2:05 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, June 5 | |||||
FlixBus | 3:10 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 5h10 | 8:20 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 4:15 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 5h35 | 9:50 AM Hamm (Westf) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:35 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 3h40 | 9:15 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:00 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 3h15 | 9:15 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 6:30 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 5h10 | 11:40 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 7:00 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 6h50 | 1:50 PM Hamm (Westf) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:25 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 4h35 | 3:00 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 11:00 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 6h50 | 5:50 PM Hamm (Westf) Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 4h00 | 3:00 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund Airport
Buses from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund Airport run on average 11 times per day, taking around 3h 56m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $14 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:35, the last at 21:55. The fastest bus covers the 107 miles (173 km) distance in 3h 10m.
Distance 107 miles (173 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 3h 10m |
First bus 3:35 AM |
Last bus 9:55 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Globtour Medjugorjie d.o.o. from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund AirportYou can travel by bus between Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund Airport with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Globtour Medjugorjie d.o.o. for as low as $14 (€11). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund Airport 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 Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- 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.
- Globtour Medjugorjie d.o.o.
- A passenger can receive a partial refund if a written request is submitted at least 24 hours before the journey (25% fee) or between 24 and 12 hours before (50% fee)
- tickets cannot be canceled or refunded within 12 hours of departure.
- 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.
- Globtour Medjugorjie d.o.o.
- An additional fee may be charged by the driver for storing luggage in the compartment, with prices varying by route.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund Airport
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Hausmann's (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal at designated taxi stands.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 61, 62, 77 Train: S8, S9
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