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Compare 3 ways to travel from Essen to Dortmund

Bus
Average priceUS$6 - US$8Average duration1h 5m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$6 - US$26Average duration25m
1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average priceUS$2 - US$6Average duration30m
1kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Essen to Dortmund

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Dortmund. The journey takes about 30 minutes and with fares starting at just US$2, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

6carpool per day
30mAverage duration
US$2Cheapest ticket
1kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Essen to Dortmund: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$6
Average bus trip duration1h 5m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure17:45
Distance20 miles

Essen to Dortmund Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Essen - Dortmund

  1. How far is Dortmund from Essen by coach?

    The journey from Essen to Dortmund by coach covers an approximate distance of 20 miles (32 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Dortmund from Essen without a car?

    You can reach Dortmund from Essen by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Meet and talk to locals at the bus stations while travelling from Essen to Dortmund.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 Essen to Dortmund, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Essen to Dortmund will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

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

Will you be returning to Essen by bus?

Bus from Dortmund to Essen

You can also go to Dortmund by train

Train from Essen to Dortmund

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