How much does a bus ticket from Berlin to Dortmund cost?

The bus ticket price from Berlin to Dortmund starts at US$23. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Berlin to Dortmund is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

How long is the bus ride from Berlin to Dortmund?

The average travel time between Berlin and Dortmund is around 6h 55m, although the fastest bus will take about 5h 35m. This is the time it takes to travel the 424 km that separates the two cities.

How many daily bus connections are there between Berlin and Dortmund?

The number of buses from Berlin to Dortmund can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 14 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Berlin to Dortmund by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

Which bus companies travel from Berlin to Dortmund?

When taking the bus from Berlin to Dortmund, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Berlin to Dortmund?

Buses travelling between Berlin and Dortmund leave from Berlin Südkreuz or Wannsee and arrive at Dortmund Hauptbahnhof, ZOB, Dortmund Bushaltestelle.

Bus Berlin to Dortmund from US$20 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Berlin to Dortmund on 2 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:20	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	7h 25m	13:45	Dortmund	Cheapest
	00:10	Wannsee	5h 35m	05:45	Dortmund	Fastest
	03:40	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	5h 55m	09:35	Dortmund	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	02:55	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 29m	12:24	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	10:20	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	6h 55m	17:15	Dortmund	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Dortmund on 4 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
23:55	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	5h 50m	05:45	Dortmund	Cheapest
00:10	Wannsee	5h 35m	05:45	Dortmund	Fastest
03:40	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	5h 55m	09:35	Dortmund	No tags
10:20	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	6h 55m	17:15	Dortmund	No tags
03:20	Berlin Südkreuz	6h 15m	09:35	Dortmund	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Dortmund on 5 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	03:40	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	5h 55m	09:35	Dortmund	Cheapest
	00:10	Wannsee	5h 35m	05:45	Dortmund	Fastest
	10:20	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	6h 55m	17:15	Dortmund	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	06:55	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 29m	16:24	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	23:55	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	5h 50m	05:45	Dortmund	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Dortmund on 6 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:20	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	6h 55m	17:15	Dortmund	Cheapest
	00:10	Wannsee	5h 35m	05:45	Dortmund	Fastest
	03:40	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	5h 55m	09:35	Dortmund	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	02:55	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 29m	12:24	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	06:20	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	7h 25m	13:45	Dortmund	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Berlin 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 4 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just US$22, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

23carpool per day

4h 40mAverage duration

423 kmDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceUS$23 - US$90	Average duration6h 55m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceUS$14 - US$249	Average duration3h 40m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceUS$22 - US$65	Average duration4h 40m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Bus Berlin to Dortmund: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$36

Average bus trip duration6h 55m

Number of daily buses14

Earliest bus departure00:10

Distance418 km

Latest bus departure23:55

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FlixBus

3.5/511 138 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11138 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the temperature but often complained with the Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at US$23

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Berlin to Dortmund Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Berlin and Dortmund?

Stops in Berlin

A - Berlin Südkreuz

B - Wannsee

C - Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)

D - Alexanderplatz

E - Alt-Tegel

F - Zoo

Stops in Dortmund

A - Dortmund Hauptbahnhof

B - ZOB

C - Dortmund Bushaltestelle

D - Deutsches Fußballmuseum Bushaltestelle

Frequently asked questions on the trip Berlin - Dortmund

How much does a bus ticket from Berlin to Dortmund cost?
The bus ticket price from Berlin to Dortmund starts at US$23. The best way to find cheap bus tickets from Berlin to Dortmund is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!
How long is the bus ride from Berlin to Dortmund?
The average travel time between Berlin and Dortmund is around 6h 55m, although the fastest bus will take about 5h 35m. This is the time it takes to travel the 424 km that separates the two cities.
How many daily bus connections are there between Berlin and Dortmund?
The number of buses from Berlin to Dortmund can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there are 14 on this route. Some buses run direct routes, while others have layovers. Simplify your bus trip from Berlin to Dortmund by comparing and selecting the bus that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.
Which bus companies travel from Berlin to Dortmund?
When taking the bus from Berlin to Dortmund, you can travel comfortably and safely with FlixBus.
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Berlin to Dortmund?
Buses travelling between Berlin and Dortmund leave from Berlin Südkreuz or Wannsee and arrive at Dortmund Hauptbahnhof, ZOB, Dortmund Bushaltestelle.

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US$34

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US$36

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US$39

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US$28

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US$24

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US$24

The cheapest trip from Berlin to Dortmund was searched and found on 06 Nov 2025 with a price of US$24

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

You can expect to pay from US$24 to US$79 for a bus ticket from Berlin to Dortmund based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$24, which is on 2025-11-06.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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

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

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Berlin to Dortmund, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

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

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!

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.

What's the cheapest way to go from Berlin to Dortmund?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time6h 55m	Avg priceUS$36	Daily departures14
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time3h 40m	Avg priceUS$61	Daily departures23
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time4h 40m	Avg priceUS$38	Daily departures23

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