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A Major Art And Culture Center In A Former Brewery Tower With Exhibitions, Media Art, And Panoramic City Views.
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 $117 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $92.
On Sat, Oct 31, we found 4 buses from London to Dortmund, including 2 direct services.
On Sat, Oct 31 the direct buses cover the 525 km distance in an average of 13 h 45 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 30 m .
On Sat, Oct 31 the slowest buses will take 16 h 50 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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Buses from London to Dortmund run on average 4 times per day, taking around 13h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $44 (€37) but you can travel from only $25 (€21) by flight.
There are 2 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 57m |
Cheapest ticket price $44 (€37) |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 11h 30m |
First bus 12:06 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
Cheapest Month Mar |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Thu |
Best time to book 42 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from London to Dortmund.
| 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 Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $72 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 09:15AM | Duration 24h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $79 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 04:45AM | Duration 18h15 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $144 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 01:29PM | Duration 19h19 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 01:29PM | Duration 16h59 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 05:05PM | Duration 20h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 01:29PM | Duration 15h59 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 22h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $86 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 05:29PM | Duration 17h59 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $85 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 01:29PM | Duration 13h29 | Departure days Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $108 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 01:50AM | Duration 24h51 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $94 |
The table below shows live departures for London to Dortmund buses for today, Friday, October 30. 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 | 11h30 | 7:30 PM Dortmund | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 AM London, Victoria Coach Station | 18h15 | 4:45 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 11:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 13h29 | 1:29 PM Dortmund Hbf | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:00 PM London, Victoria Coach Station | 13h10 | 1:10 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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A Major Art And Culture Center In A Former Brewery Tower With Exhibitions, Media Art, And Panoramic City Views.
One Of Europe'S Leading Football Museums, Presenting German Football History Through Trophies, Media, And Interactive Displays.
Dortmund'S Main Art Museum Shows Modern And Contemporary Works, Including Important Graphics And Painting Collections.
Dortmund'S Central Square Hosts The Old Town'S Main Events And Christmas Market Around Historic Civic Buildings.
A Large Urban Lake Area With Promenades, Cafes Nearby, And Great Walks Popular With Locals And Visitors.
One Of Germany'S Largest Botanical Parks, Featuring Themed Gardens, Woodland Paths, And A Relaxed Green Escape.
A top-fermented pale lager long brewed in Dortmund. It is a defining local beer style tied to the city’s industrial and brewing heritage.
A hearty potato soup common in Westphalia, often enriched with vegetables and sausage. It is classic comfort food in the Ruhr area.
A traditional rye bread from Westphalia, dense, dark and slightly sweet. It is a regional staple often served with ham, cheese or smoked fish.
Refined modern tasting menus in an elegant setting. One of Dortmund’s best-known fine dining addresses with polished service.
Traditional brewery restaurant serving Dortmund beer and hearty regional dishes in a lively, historic atmosphere near the city center.
Well-established steakhouse known for quality beef, classic sides and dependable service in a smart but relaxed setting.
Moderate for Germany; hotels vary, dining is reasonable, and local transit is fairly priced for city travel.
Service is usually included, but rounding up or adding 5-10% is standard. Round taxi fares up; leave small change at cafes.
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Dortmund ZOB am Hbf -> Dortmund Hauptbahnhof
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from London 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.

Most London to Dortmund buses use the London, Victoria Coach Station to Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare London and Dortmund bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
London, Victoria Coach Station is 2 km from London city centre. Public transport options include:
London, Victoria Coach Station has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Starbucks (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at London, Victoria Coach Station.
Available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Victoria Coach Station: Elevators, ramps.
London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Pret a Manger (in the station), Caffè Nero (in the station)
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located in the arrivals and departures areas, offering multiple currency options.
Ticket office support is available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3.
Available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at London, Heathrow Airport Terminals 2 & 3: Ramps, assistance.
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Express (in the station), Bistro Central (0.2 km), Restaurant Heimatliebe (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance of the station.
Ticket office support is available at Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
Available at Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf: Elevators, ramps.
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