How far is Munich from Dortmund?

About 297 miles (479 km) separate Munich and Dortmund.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Munich to Dortmund leave from Munich Airport and arrive at Dortmund Hauptbahnhof. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Dortmund?

Once in Dortmund, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are DASA, Theater Dortmund, Dortmund Concert Hall, Museum Ostwall and Museum of Art and Cultural History.

Bus Munich to Dortmund from $23 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Munich to Dortmund on November 15
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	8:00am	ZOB Hackerbrücke	9h 30m	5:30pm	Dortmund	CheapestFastest
	2:45pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	11h 20m	2:05am	Dortmund	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	9:40pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	11h 49m	9:29am	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	9:40pm	ZOB Hackerbrücke	10h 40m	8:20am	Dortmund	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	9:15pm	Munich Fröttmaning	12h 14m	9:29am	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 12:53 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Munich to Dortmund

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Dortmund. The journey takes about 6 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

6h 40mAverage Duration

297 milesDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$28 - $131	Average Duration11h	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$21 - $294	Average Duration6h 2m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$29 - $71	Average Duration6h 40m	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,316 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

OneBus

4/513 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi5

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,118 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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

Where are the popular stops in Munich and Dortmund?

Stops in Munich

A - Munich Airport

B - ZOB Hackerbrücke

C - Fröttmaning

D - Hauptbahnhof Nord

E - Munchen (Almanya)

F - Munchen Airport

Stops in Dortmund

A - Dortmund Hauptbahnhof

B - ZOB

C - Dortmund Bushaltestelle

D - Deutsches Fußballmuseum Bushaltestelle

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Munich to Dortmund by bus

How far is Munich from Dortmund?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Munich to Dortmund?
What are the best sights and things to do in Dortmund?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/13

$27

11/14

$42

Today

$34

11/16

No data

11/17

$30

11/18

$31

11/19

No data

11/20

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The cheapest trip from Munich to Dortmund was searched and found on Nov 13, 2025 with a price of $27

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

You can expect to pay from $27 to $84 for a bus ticket from Munich to Dortmund based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $30 which is on 2025-11-17.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time11h	Avg Price$47	Daily Departures7
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time6h 2m	Avg Price$83	Daily Departures15
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time6h 40m	Avg Price$49	Daily Departures2