How to travel from Bristol to Dortmund

Tue, Aug 25
+ Add return
Travel by bus, flight with
FlixBus
National Express
Regionale
Deutsche Bahn
iryo
1,000+ more
FlixBus
National Express
Regionale
Deutsche Bahn
iryo
1,000+ more
QR-Code
Scan to get our free app
Use our app to get live travel updates and book mobile tickets for trains, buses, flights, and ferries.
App Store
rate4.9
42K ratings
Google Play
rate4.6
136K reviews

Travel Information

Compare bus and flight for Bristol to Dortmund

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Bristol to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $76. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 16h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $76, and a bus costs an average of $76.

Distance: 432 miles (696 km)

Compare bus with

Most popular
Bus
Driving

$105

Average price

Cheapest

$70

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

17h 10m

Average total duration

Fastest

16h 40m

Onboard

+

30m

Additional time*

9h 15m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Bristol to Dortmund is a bus with an average price of $105 (€84).

This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Dortmund:

A bus is $206 (€166) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bristol to Dortmund costing on average $311 (€250).

The fastest way to travel from Bristol to Dortmund is by flight with an average journey time of 7h 14m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Bus takes on average 16h 40m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Bristol and Dortmund including taking a bus and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Bristol to Dortmund among Omio's users.

Travel options
from Bristol to Dortmund

How to get from Bristol to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Bristol to Dortmund is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    5:15 AM22h45
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    5:00 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    $1191One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    5:15 AM22h45
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    5:00 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    $1191One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:00 PM17h30
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    10:30 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    $1641One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    6:35 PM20h35
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    4:10 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    $1361One-way
    2 transfers
  • National ExpressNX201 · NX035+Sindbad0
    12:55 AM17h35
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    7:30 PMDortmund
    $1601One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    3:15 AM22h00
    Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St)
    2:15 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    $1631One-way
    2 transfers

Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .

Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights

Compare bus and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.

Tue
Aug 25
Wed
Aug 26
Thu
Aug 27
Fri
Aug 28
Sat
Aug 29
Sun
Aug 30
Mon
Aug 31

More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.

Trenitalia
Easyjet
Deutsche Bahn
SNCF

FAQs: Travel from Bristol to Dortmund

Travel to Dortmund easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bristol to Dortmund.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Bristol and Dortmund including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bristol to Dortmund is a bus with an average price of $105 (€84).

This is compared to other travel options from Bristol to Dortmund:

A bus is $206 (€166) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bristol to Dortmund costing on average $311 (€250).

The fastest way to travel from Bristol to Dortmund is by flight with an average journey time of 7h 14m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Bus takes on average 16h 40m.

The distance from Bristol to Dortmund is approximately 432 miles (696 km).
The average frequency per day from Bristol to Dortmund is:
  • Around 16 flights per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bristol and Dortmund as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bristol to Dortmund:
  • Flights mostly depart from Bristol Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Bristol, Bus & Coach Station (Marlborough St) and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bristol to Dortmund, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Dortmund by bus.
Omio customers who travel from Bristol to Dortmund often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Paris, Berlin, Munich, Katowice. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dortmund and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Dortmund to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Dortmund, you can explore the vibrant Kreuzviertel district for trendy cafes and boutiques, attend concerts at the Westfalenhallen, and discover industrial heritage at the Zollern Colliery museum. Enjoy a stroll along Phoenix See or visit the Botanischer Garten Rombergpark for its serene landscapes. Key sights include Westfalenpark with its iconic Florianturm, the cultural Dortmund U-Tower, Signal Iduna Park, the Dortmund Zoo, and the German Football Museum.
Two to three days are ideal to explore Dortmund's key attractions, such as the Zollern Colliery, Dortmund U-Tower, and Westfalenpark, while also enjoying local cuisine and vibrant neighborhoods.

Travelling from Bristol to Dortmund: related information

Here are some other resources that might have the information you need

HomeTravelTravel to GermanyTravel to DortmundHow to travel from Bristol to Dortmund

The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy

We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.

ios-badge
android-badge
Hand With Phone