Bus Tickets from Cologne to Dortmund

Next departures

Next departures for Cologne to Dortmund on November 8
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
    		Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
    		DortmundCheapest
    Flixbus
      		Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße
      		DortmundFastest
      Flixbus
        		Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
        		DortmundNo tags
        Flixbus
          		Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
          		DortmundNo tags
          Flixbus
            		Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)
            		DortmundNo tags

            Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:27 PM CET.

            Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne 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 1 hour, and with fares starting at just $7, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

            11carpool per day
            1hAverage Duration
            74 kmDistance
            3kgCO₂ emissions
            Bus
            		Average Price$14 - $49Average Duration2h 40m
            2kg CO₂e
            Train
            		Average Price$13 - $87Average Duration1h 20m
            2kg CO₂e
            Carpool
            		Average Price$7 - $18Average Duration1h
            3kg CO₂e

            Frequently asked questions about travelling from Cologne to Dortmund by bus

            1. How far is Cologne from Dortmund?

              It's about 74 km (46 miles) from Cologne to Dortmund.

            2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Cologne to Dortmund?

              Buses traveling this route start their trip at Cologne/Bonn Airport, in Cologne, 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
            11-05
            $12
            11-06
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            Today
            $10
            11-08
            $9
            11-09
            $10
            11-10
            $10
            11-11
            $8
            11-12
            $10
            busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cologne to Dortmund was searched and found on Nov 11, 2025 with a price of $8

            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 $8 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 $8 which is on 2025-11-11.

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