What is the distance between Berlin and Dortmund?

The distance covered from Berlin to Dortmund is 424 km (263 miles).

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Berlin to Dortmund?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB), in Berlin, and end it at Dortmund Hauptbahnhof, in Dortmund.

Bus Berlin to Dortmund from $29 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Berlin to Dortmund on November 20
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:20am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	7h	6:20pm	Dortmund	Cheapest
	11:55pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	5h 50m	5:45am	Dortmund	Fastest
	3:40am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	5h 55m	9:35am	Dortmund	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 29m	12:24pm	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	6:20am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	7h 25m	1:45pm	Dortmund	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Dortmund on November 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:10am	Wannsee	5h 35m	5:45am	Dortmund	CheapestFastest
	3:40am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	5h 55m	9:35am	Dortmund	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 29m	12:24pm	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	6:20am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	7h 25m	1:45pm	Dortmund	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	6:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 29m	4:24pm	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Dortmund on November 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:20am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	6h 55m	5:15pm	Dortmund	Cheapest
	12:10am	Wannsee	5h 35m	5:45am	Dortmund	Fastest
	3:40am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	5h 55m	9:35am	Dortmund	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 29m	12:24pm	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	6:20am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	7h 25m	1:45pm	Dortmund	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Dortmund on November 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:10am	Wannsee	5h 35m	5:45am	Dortmund	CheapestFastest
	3:40am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	5h 55m	9:35am	Dortmund	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 29m	12:24pm	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	6:20am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	7h 25m	1:45pm	Dortmund	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	6:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 29m	4:24pm	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Dortmund on November 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:55pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	5h 50m	5:45am	Dortmund	Cheapest
	12:10am	Wannsee	5h 35m	5:45am	Dortmund	Fastest
	3:40am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	5h 55m	9:35am	Dortmund	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 29m	12:24pm	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	6:20am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	7h 25m	1:45pm	Dortmund	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Dortmund on November 25
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:20am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	6h 55m	5:15pm	Dortmund	Cheapest
12:10am	Wannsee	5h 35m	5:45am	Dortmund	Fastest
3:40am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	5h 55m	9:35am	Dortmund	No tags
11:55pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	5h 50m	5:45am	Dortmund	No tags
3:20am	Berlin Südkreuz	6h 15m	9:35am	Dortmund	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Berlin to Dortmund

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Dortmund. The journey takes about 4 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just $34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15carpool per day

4h 40mAverage Duration

423 kmDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$32 - $168	Average Duration6h 40m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$20 - $304	Average Duration3h 39m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$34 - $85	Average Duration4h 40m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Based on 11380 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 WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $32

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Where are the popular stops in Berlin and Dortmund?

Stops in Berlin

A - Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)

B - Berlin Südkreuz

C - Wannsee

D - Alexanderplatz

E - Alt-Tegel

F - Zoo

Stops in Dortmund

A - Dortmund Hauptbahnhof

B - ZOB

C - Dortmund Bushaltestelle

D - Deutsches Fußballmuseum Bushaltestelle

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Berlin to Dortmund by bus

What is the distance between Berlin and Dortmund?
The distance covered from Berlin to Dortmund is 424 km (263 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Berlin to Dortmund?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB), in Berlin, and end it at Dortmund Hauptbahnhof, 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

11-18

$42

11-19

$42

Today

$41

11-21

$46

11-22

$40

11-23

$42

11-24

$35

11-25

$31

The cheapest trip from Berlin to Dortmund was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $31

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

You can expect to pay from $31 to $122 for a bus ticket from Berlin to Dortmund based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $31 which is on 2025-11-25.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel time6h 40m	Avg Price$51	Daily Departures13
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel time3h 39m	Avg Price$84	Daily Departures30
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel time4h 40m	Avg Price$55	Daily Departures15