The cheapest and fastest buses from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund
Cheapest price
$15
Average price
$28
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h 26 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
178 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund 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 will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 14 buses that leave Frankfurt am Main for Dortmund on Sun, Mar 08, 14 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Mar 08 the direct buses cover the 178 km distance in an average of 2 h 26 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h .
On Sun, Mar 08 the slowest buses will take 3 h 10 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.










Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund 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 flight which can get you there in 45m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a flight costs an average of $111.
Distance: 110 miles (178 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
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$26 Average price Cheapest | $68 Average price | $138 Average price |
4h 32m Average total duration 4h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 58m Average total duration 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 45m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund 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 Mon, Tue, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10AM | Arrival Time 07:10AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:35AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:10AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:25AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:55PM | Arrival Time 02:05AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 01:40AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Live departures
Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund bus times
The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund buses for today, Saturday, March 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 9:55 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 3h10 | 1:05 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 2:10 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 5h10 | 7:20 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:35 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 3h40 | 8:15 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:00 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 3h15 | 8:15 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:30 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 5h10 | 10:40 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:25 AM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 4h35 | 2:00 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 AM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 4h00 | 2:00 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:20 PM Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 3h40 | 4:00 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:20 PM Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 3h45 | 1:05 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund
Buses from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund run on average 9 times per day, taking around 4h 2m. 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 00:25, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 110 miles (178 km) distance in 3h 10m.
Distance 110 miles (178 km) |
Average bus duration 4h 2m |
Cheapest ticket price $14 (€11) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 3h 10m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Globtour Medjugorjie from Frankfurt am Main to DortmundYou can travel by bus between Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Globtour Medjugorjie 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
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main 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.
- 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.
- Globtour Medjugorjie
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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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