How far is Cologne from Dortmund?

It's about 74 km (46 miles) from Cologne to Dortmund.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cologne to Dortmund?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Cologne/Bonn Airport, in Cologne, and end it at Dortmund Hauptbahnhof, in Dortmund.

Bus Cologne to Dortmund from $8 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cologne to Dortmund on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:50am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	2h	9:50am	Dortmund	Cheapest
Bus	10:55am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	1h 10m	12:05pm	Dortmund	Fastest
Bus	5:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	3h 10m	8:20am	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	2h 50m	8:20am	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	10:20am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 45m	12:05pm	Dortmund	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Dortmund on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:50am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	2h	9:50am	Dortmund	Cheapest
Bus	10:55am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	1h 10m	12:05pm	Dortmund	Fastest
Bus	5:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	3h 10m	8:20am	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	2h 50m	8:20am	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	10:20am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 45m	12:05pm	Dortmund	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Dortmund on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:40pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	2h 55m	11:35pm	Dortmund	Cheapest
Bus	9:15pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	2h 20m	11:35pm	Dortmund	Fastest
Bus	5:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	3h 10m	8:20am	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	5:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	3h 25m	9:10pm	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	5:40am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	2h 40m	8:20am	Dortmund	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Dortmund on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:20am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 45m	12:05pm	Dortmund	Cheapest
Bus	10:55am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	1h 10m	12:05pm	Dortmund	Fastest
Bus	5:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	3h 10m	8:20am	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	7:50am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	2h	9:50am	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	3:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	2h 40m	6:25pm	Dortmund	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:23 AM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne to Dortmund

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Dortmund. The journey takes about 1 hour, and with fares starting at just $7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

11carpool per day

1hAverage Duration

74 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$13 - $49	Average Duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$13 - $87	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$7 - $18	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

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Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Dortmund?

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Stops in Dortmund

A - Dortmund Hauptbahnhof

B - ZOB

C - Dortmund Bushaltestelle

D - Deutsches Fußballmuseum Bushaltestelle

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Dortmund by bus

How far is Cologne from Dortmund?
It's about 74 km (46 miles) from Cologne to Dortmund.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cologne to Dortmund?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Cologne/Bonn Airport, in Cologne, and end it at Dortmund Hauptbahnhof, in Dortmund.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11-14

$12

11-15

$11

Today

$9

11-17

$10

11-18

$10

11-19

$11

11-20

$10

11-21

$8

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Dortmund was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $8

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cologne to Dortmund, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $8 to $16 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Dortmund based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $8 which is on 2025-11-21.