How far is Rotterdam from Dortmund?

Rotterdam and Dortmund are 131 miles (210 km) apart.

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

Most of the buses traveling from Rotterdam to Dortmund leave from Rotterdam Bushaltestelle and arrive at ZOB. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for 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 Steinwache Memorial and Museum, Dortmund CityTour, Museum Ostwall, Florianturm and Children's Museum Mondo Mio.

Bus Rotterdam to Dortmund from $15 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Rotterdam to Dortmund on November 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:20am	Rotterdam Zuidplein	4h 35m	4:55am	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	5:20am	Rotterdam CS	4h 15m	9:35am	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	9:20am	Rotterdam CS	4h 55m	2:15pm	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	5:50pm	Rotterdam CS	5h 50m	11:40pm	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	11:50pm	Rotterdam CS	5h 5m	4:55am	Dortmund	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Rotterdam 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 2 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $29, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

2h 50mAverage Duration

130 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$15 - $58	Average Duration5h	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$38 - $141	Average Duration4h 46m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$29 - $29	Average Duration2h 50m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,326 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.

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,945 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.7

Wifi0.9

KLR Bus

4/519 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness5

Wifi4.6

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,126 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 Rotterdam and Dortmund?

Stops in Rotterdam

A - Rotterdam Bushaltestelle

B - Busstation Rotterdam Centraal

C - Weena - Rotterdam

D - Willemsplein 0 - Rotterdam

E - Rosestraat 1101

F - Weena

Stops in Dortmund

A - ZOB

B - Dortmund Hauptbahnhof

C - Dortmund Bushaltestelle

D - Deutsches Fußballmuseum Bushaltestelle

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Rotterdam to Dortmund by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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$16

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$15

The cheapest trip from Rotterdam to Dortmund was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $15

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

You can expect to pay from $15 to $38 for a bus ticket from Rotterdam to Dortmund based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $15 which is on 2025-11-20.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time5h	Avg Price$27	Daily Departures3
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time4h 46m	Avg Price$86	Daily Departures5
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time2h 50m	Avg Price$29	Daily Departures1