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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
$75
Average price
$96
Fastest journey
11 h 30 m
Average duration
15 h 9 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
525 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from London to Dortmund is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from London to Dortmund will cost around $96 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $75.
Of the 6 buses that leave London for Dortmund on Wed, Jun 17, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct buses cover the 525 km distance in an average of 15 h 9 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 30 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest buses will take 17 h 59 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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FlixTrainOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from London 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 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, and a train costs an average of $228.
Distance: 326 miles (525 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$81 Average price Cheapest | $91 Average price | $413 Average price | $45 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
13h 49m Average total duration 13h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 20m Average total duration Fastest 1h 20m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Dortmund:
A bus is $10 (€9) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from London to Dortmund costing on average $91 (€74).
A bus is $332 (€269) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Dortmund costing on average $413 (€334).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 14m.
Bus takes on average 13h 19m.
You'll arrive about -6h -18m sooner (13h 19m by bus vs 8h 1m by car) and save roughly $-36.29 (€-29.40) compared to fuel and tolls ($81 (€65) vs $45 (€36)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by Sindbad, Infobus.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
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Operator Sindbad | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 11h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $83 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 02:15AM | Duration 17h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $96 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 18h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $75 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 01:55PM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $167 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:10PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 15h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $160 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 16h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $142 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 05:29PM | Duration 17h59 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 05:29PM | Duration 17h29 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $137 |
The table below shows live departures for London to Dortmund buses for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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0 | 7:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 11h30 | 7:30 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:00 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 17h15 | 2:15 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 18h30 | 5:00 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 13h00 | 10:30 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 10:30 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 17h59 | 5:29 PM Dortmund Hbf | 2 transfers |
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Buses from London to Dortmund run on average 5 times per day, taking around 13h 19m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $53 (€43) but you can travel from only $23 (€18) by flight.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:06, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 326 miles (525 km) distance in 11h 30m.
Distance 326 miles (525 km) |
Average bus duration 13h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $53 (€43) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 11h 30m |
First bus 12:06 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Best time to book 49 days |
Discover the best of Dortmund — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Dortmund trip today.
A Former Brewery Tower Turned Center For Contemporary Art And Culture, Known For Exhibitions, Events, And Its Rooftop City Views.
An Interactive National Museum Dedicated To German Football History, Trophies, Media Installations, And Family-Friendly Exhibits Near The Main Station.
The City’S Major Modern And Contemporary Art Museum, Featuring Expressionism, Fluxus, And Rotating Exhibitions Inside Dortmunder U.
A Large Urban Park Famous For Gardens, Seasonal Events, Open Space, And Social-Media-Friendly Views Around Florian Tower.
A Popular Lakeside Redevelopment Area With Walking Paths, Modern Architecture, And Sunset Views, Especially Trendy With Locals And Visitors.
The Historic Old Market Square In Central Dortmund, A Classic Meeting Point Surrounded By Important City-Center Buildings.
A traditional Westphalian beef stew seasoned generously with pepper, slowly cooked until tender. It is one of Dortmund’s best-known regional specialties.
Air-dried and lightly smoked Westphalian ham, prized across the region for its deep flavor. It is often served with dark bread and pickles.
A Dortmund bakery classic: a small savory roll topped with salt and caraway, traditionally eaten with Mett, butter, or cheese.
An established seafood-focused restaurant with a polished setting and strong reputation for quality ingredients and refined preparation.
A well-known central steakhouse with a classic atmosphere, strong service, and substantial meat-focused dishes. Good for a more upscale meal.
A long-established brewery restaurant near the market square, known for hearty regional food and Dortmund beer in a lively traditional setting.
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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Dortmund ZOB am Hbf, Dortmund -> Dortmund Hauptbahnhof, Dortmund
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