How much is the bus ticket from Cologne to Dortmund?

The cheapest bus tickets from Cologne to Dortmund start from $12. The average price for this route is around $16. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus ride from Cologne to Dortmund?

The average bus travel time from Cologne to Dortmund is 2h 40m, covering a distance of 76 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 15m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Cologne to Dortmund route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day.

What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cologne to Dortmund?

The earliest bus departs from Cologne to Dortmund at 5:10am. And the latest bus departs at 11:35pm.

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

A bus trip from Cologne to Dortmund generates an estimated 1.8766749999999996 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Bus Cologne to Dortmund from $7 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cologne to Dortmund on April 14
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	3h 25m	9:10pm	Dortmund	Cheapest
Bus	9:50am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	1h 15m	11:05am	Dortmund	Fastest
Bus	11:35pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	2h 15m	1:50am	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	6:20pm	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	2h 50m	9:10pm	Dortmund	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Dortmund on April 15
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:50am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	2h	9:50am	Dortmund	Cheapest
Bus	8:25am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	1h 25m	9:50am	Dortmund	Fastest
Bus	5:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	3h 10m	8:20am	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	5:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	3h 25m	9:10pm	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	11:35pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	2h 15m	1:50am	Dortmund	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Dortmund on April 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:50am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	2h	9:50am	Dortmund	Cheapest
Bus	8:25am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	1h 25m	9:50am	Dortmund	Fastest
Bus	5:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	3h 10m	8:20am	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	2h 50m	8:20am	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	2h 40m	11:40am	Dortmund	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Dortmund on April 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:50am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	2h	9:50am	Dortmund	Cheapest
Bus	9:50am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	1h 15m	11:05am	Dortmund	Fastest
Bus	5:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	3h 10m	8:20am	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	2h 50m	8:20am	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	2h 40m	11:40am	Dortmund	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Dortmund on April 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:50am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	2h	9:50am	Dortmund	Cheapest
Bus	9:50am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	1h 15m	11:05am	Dortmund	Fastest
Bus	5:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	3h 10m	8:20am	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	9:20am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 45m	11:05am	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	3:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	2h 45m	6:30pm	Dortmund	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Dortmund on April 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:50am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	2h	9:50am	Dortmund	Cheapest
Bus	9:50am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	1h 15m	11:05am	Dortmund	Fastest
Bus	5:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	3h 10m	8:20am	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	2h 50m	8:20am	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	2h 40m	11:40am	Dortmund	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Dortmund on April 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:50am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	2h	9:50am	Dortmund	Cheapest
Bus	9:50am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	1h 15m	11:05am	Dortmund	Fastest
Bus	5:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	3h 10m	8:20am	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	2h 50m	8:20am	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	2h 40m	11:40am	Dortmund	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Dortmund on April 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:50am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	2h	9:50am	Dortmund	Cheapest
Bus	9:50am	Leverkusen (Mitte Station)	1h 15m	11:05am	Dortmund	Fastest
Bus	5:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	3h 10m	8:20am	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	2h 50m	8:20am	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	9:20am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 45m	11:05am	Dortmund	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 4:12 PM CEST.

Compare 2 ways to go from Cologne to Dortmund

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Dortmund. The journey takes about 1 hour 13 minutes, and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

14train per day

1h 13mAverage Duration

73 kmDistance

2kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$12 - $21	Average Duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$14 - $78	Average Duration1h 13m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Dortmund?

Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
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D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany

Stops in Dortmund

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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512,470 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4.0

Cleanliness4.1

Wi‑Fi2.7

Based on 12470 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $12

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Dortmund by bus

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

How much is the bus ticket from Cologne to Dortmund?
The cheapest bus tickets from Cologne to Dortmund start from $12. The average price for this route is around $16. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Cologne to Dortmund?
The average bus travel time from Cologne to Dortmund is 2h 40m, covering a distance of 76 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 15m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Cologne to Dortmund route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 12 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Cologne to Dortmund?
The earliest bus departs from Cologne to Dortmund at 5:10am. And the latest bus departs at 11:35pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Cologne to Dortmund?
A bus trip from Cologne to Dortmund generates an estimated 1.8766749999999996 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

04-12

$16

04-13

$11

Today

$10

04-15

$10

04-16

$9

04-17

$10

04-18

$10

04-19

$9

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Dortmund was searched and found on Apr 16, 2026 with a price of $9

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

You can expect to pay from $9 to $22 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Dortmund based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $9 which is on 2026-04-16.