Bus Tickets from Dortmund to Cologne

Next departures

Next departures for Dortmund to Cologne on September 30
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Dortmund
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)Cheapest
Flixbus
Dortmund
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße Fastest
Flixbus
Dortmund
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)No tags
Flixbus
Dortmund
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)No tags
Flixbus
Dortmund
Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Dortmund to Cologne

Bus
Average PriceUS$9 - US$34Average Duration2h 35m
2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$8 - US$56Average Duration1h 23m
2kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average PriceUS$4 - US$18Average Duration1h
3kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Dortmund to Cologne

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 1 hour, and with fares starting at just US$4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12carpool per day
1hAverage Duration
US$4Cheapest ticket
3kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Dortmund to Cologne: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$11
Average Bus Trip Duration2h 35m
Number of daily buses12
Earliest bus departure3:25am
Distance63 km
Latest bus departure8:55pm

Dortmund to Cologne Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Dortmund - Cologne

  1. What is the distance between Dortmund and Cologne?

    The distance between Dortmund and Cologne is around 74 km (46 miles).

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

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
09-27
US$8
09-28
US$8
Today
US$7
09-30
US$7
10-01
US$6
10-02
US$9
10-03
US$9
10-04
US$7
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Dortmund to Cologne was searched and found on Oct 1, 2025 with a price of US$6

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

You can expect to pay from US$6 to US$11 for a bus ticket from Dortmund to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$6 which is on 2025-10-01.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Dortmund to Cologne.There is no better way to get inside travel information while exploring a new city than to go straight to its people.

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Dortmund to Cologne, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Dortmund to Cologne will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

Did you know that 80% of the buses in North America are equipped with WiFi and power outlets ? And 60% of bus travellers have used their electronic device on board during 2014.

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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