Find coaches from Heidelberg to Dortmund

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Next departures from Heidelberg to Dortmund on 30 September
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Flixbus
Alte Eppelheimer Straße
DortmundCheapestFastest

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Heidelberg to Dortmund

Bus
Average priceUS$22 - US$62Average duration5h 45m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$22 - US$169Average duration3h 23m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average priceUS$20 - US$35Average duration3h 20m
11kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Heidelberg to Dortmund

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Dortmund. The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just US$20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

10carpool per day
3h 20mAverage duration
US$20Cheapest ticket
11kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Heidelberg to Dortmund: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$31
Average bus trip duration5h 45m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure04:00
Distance155 miles
Latest bus departure20:55

Heidelberg to Dortmund Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Heidelberg - Dortmund

  1. How far is Dortmund from Heidelberg by coach?

    The journey from Heidelberg to Dortmund by coach covers an approximate distance of 156 miles (251 km).

  2. What is the best way to go from Heidelberg to Dortmund without a car?

    You can reach Dortmund from Heidelberg by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

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US$27
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US$22
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Heidelberg to Dortmund was searched and found on 30 Sept 2025 with a price of US$18

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About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Heidelberg to Dortmund.

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Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

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

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Will you be returning to Heidelberg by bus?

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