How much is the bus ticket from Dortmund to Berlin?

The cheapest bus tickets from Dortmund to Berlin start at R 366. The average price for this route is around R 580. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Dortmund to Berlin?

The average bus journey time from Dortmund to Berlin is 6h 45m, covering a distance of 414 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 5h 40m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Dortmund to Berlin route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day.

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Dortmund to Berlin?

The earliest bus departs from Dortmund to Berlin at 01:15. And the latest bus departs at 23:50.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Dortmund to Berlin?

A bus trip from Dortmund to Berlin produces an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Bus Dortmund to Berlin from R 304 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Dortmund to Berlin on 7 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
16:20	Dortmund	7h 5m	23:25	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
23:50	Dortmund	5h 40m	05:30	Wannsee	Fastest
21:20	Dortmund	5h 50m	03:10	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
23:50	Dortmund	6h	05:50	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
16:20	Dortmund	7h 30m	23:50	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags

Next departures from Dortmund to Berlin on 8 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:00	Dortmund	7h	17:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
23:50	Dortmund	5h 40m	05:30	Wannsee	Fastest
16:20	Dortmund	7h 5m	23:25	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
21:20	Dortmund	5h 50m	03:10	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
23:50	Dortmund	6h	05:50	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags

Next departures from Dortmund to Berlin on 9 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:00	Dortmund	7h	17:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
	23:50	Dortmund	5h 40m	05:30	Wannsee	Fastest
	14:25	Dortmund	6h 45m	21:10	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	09:31	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	7h 49m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	16:20	Dortmund	7h 5m	23:25	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags

Next departures from Dortmund to Berlin on 10 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:00	Dortmund	7h	17:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
	23:50	Dortmund	5h 40m	05:30	Wannsee	Fastest
	14:25	Dortmund	6h 45m	21:10	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	09:52	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	7h 28m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	16:20	Dortmund	7h 5m	23:25	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags

Next departures from Dortmund to Berlin on 11 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:00	Dortmund	7h	17:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
	23:50	Dortmund	5h 40m	05:30	Wannsee	Fastest
	14:25	Dortmund	6h 45m	21:10	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	09:52	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	7h 28m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	16:20	Dortmund	7h 5m	23:25	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags

Next departures from Dortmund to Berlin on 12 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:00	Dortmund	7h	17:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
	23:50	Dortmund	5h 40m	05:30	Wannsee	Fastest
	14:25	Dortmund	6h 45m	21:10	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	09:52	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	7h 28m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	16:20	Dortmund	7h 5m	23:25	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags

Next departures from Dortmund to Berlin on 13 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:00	Dortmund	7h	17:00	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
	23:50	Dortmund	5h 40m	05:30	Wannsee	Fastest
	14:25	Dortmund	6h 45m	21:10	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	09:52	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	7h 28m	17:20	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	No tags
	16:20	Dortmund	7h 5m	23:25	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags

Next departures from Dortmund to Berlin on 14 January
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
21:20	Dortmund	5h 50m	03:10	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	Cheapest
23:50	Dortmund	5h 40m	05:30	Wannsee	Fastest
23:50	Dortmund	6h	05:50	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	No tags
21:20	Dortmund	6h 10m	03:30	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags
23:50	Dortmund	6h 20m	06:10	Berlin Südkreuz	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Dortmund to Berlin

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Berlin. The journey takes about 3 hours 41 minutes and with fares starting at just R 124, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

27train per day

3h 41mAverage duration

424 kmDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 366 - R 1 668	Average duration6h 45m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 124 - R 3 452	Average duration3h 41m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 324 - R 1 080	Average duration4h 50m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Dortmund and Berlin?

Stops in Dortmund

A
Dortmund Hauptbahnhof
Brinkhoffstraße 33, 44137 Dortmund, Germany
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B
ZOB
Quadbeckstraße, 44147 Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen
C
Dortmund Bushaltestelle
Dortmund, Germany
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D
Deutsches Fußballmuseum Bushaltestelle
Königswall 24, 44137 Dortmund, , Germany

Stops in Berlin

A
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Masurenallee 6, 14057 Berlin, Germany
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B
Berlin Südkreuz
Hildegard-Knef-Platz, 10829 Berlin, Germany
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C
Wannsee
Kronprinzessinnenweg 3, 14109 Berlin, Germany
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D
Alexanderplatz
Alexanderstraße 3, 10178 Berlin, Germany
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E
Alt-Tegel
Karolinenstraße 1F, 13507 Berlin, Germany
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F
Zoo
Hardenbergplatz 9, 10623 Berlin, Germany
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511 954 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11954 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 R 366

DE bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Dortmund to Berlin by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Dortmund to Berlin?
The cheapest bus tickets from Dortmund to Berlin start at R 366. The average price for this route is around R 580. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Dortmund to Berlin?
The average bus journey time from Dortmund to Berlin is 6h 45m, covering a distance of 414 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 5h 40m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Dortmund to Berlin route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 13 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Dortmund to Berlin?
The earliest bus departs from Dortmund to Berlin at 01:15. And the latest bus departs at 23:50.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Dortmund to Berlin?
A bus trip from Dortmund to Berlin produces an estimated 10 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

05/01

R 626

06/01

R 606

Today

R 575

08/01

R 535

09/01

R 555

10/01

R 444

11/01

R 535

12/01

R 363

The cheapest trip from Dortmund to Berlin was searched and found on 12 Jan 2026 with a price of R 363

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

You can expect to pay from R 363 to R 787 for a bus ticket from Dortmund to Berlin based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 363, which is on 2026-01-12.

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

The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time6h 45m	Avg priceR 580	Daily departures13
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time3h 41m	Avg priceR 772	Daily departures27
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time4h 50m	Avg priceR 809	Daily departures27