How far is Dortmund from Essen by coach?

The journey from Essen to Dortmund by coach covers an approximate distance of 20 miles (32 km).

Is there a way to reach Dortmund from Essen without a car?

You can reach Dortmund from Essen by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus from Essen to Dortmund from US$4 | Compare & Save up to 60%

Compare 3 ways to travel from Essen to Dortmund

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceUS$8 - US$8	Average duration1h 5m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Most eco-friendly
Train	Average priceUS$8 - US$46	Average duration22m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Fastest
Carpool	Average priceUS$4 - US$9	Average duration30m	CO₂ emissions 1kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars	Cheapest

Busbud recommends carpooling from Essen to Dortmund

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Dortmund. The journey takes about 30 minutes and with fares starting at just US$4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

7carpool per day

30mAverage duration

US$4Cheapest ticket

1kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Essen to Dortmund: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$8

Average bus trip duration1h 5m

Number of daily buses1

Earliest bus departure17:45

Distance20 miles

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FlixBus

3.5/59,742 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 9742 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$8

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Essen to Dortmund Bus

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Where are the popular stops in Essen and Dortmund?

Stops in Essen

A - Essen Hauptbahnhof Freiheit

B - HBF

C - Essen Hbf

D - Essen Bushaltestelle

E - Hachestraße

Stops in Dortmund

A - Dortmund Hauptbahnhof

B - ZOB

C - Dortmund Bushaltestelle

D - Deutsches Fußballmuseum Bushaltestelle

Frequently asked questions on the trip Essen - Dortmund

How far is Dortmund from Essen by coach?
The journey from Essen to Dortmund by coach covers an approximate distance of 20 miles (32 km).
Is there a way to reach Dortmund from Essen without a car?
You can reach Dortmund from Essen by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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

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

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Did you know?

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

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!

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

Will you be returning to Essen by bus?

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