Bus from Cologne to Dortmund: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

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

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 4:30 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
Average Price$13 - $40Average Duration2h 40m
2kg CO₂e
Average Price$14 - $78Average Duration1h 20m
2kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average Price$7 - $21Average Duration1h
3kg CO₂e

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.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Cologne to Dortmund?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Cologne to Dortmund start from $13. 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.

  2. 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 10m and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the Cologne to Dortmund route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 10 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

  4. 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 11:40pm.

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

    A bus trip from Cologne to Dortmund generates an estimated 2 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Cologne to Dortmund?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11197 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Cologne to Dortmund?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Cologne to Dortmund?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Cologne to Dortmund?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
12-05
$12
12-06
$11
Today
$14
12-08
$11
12-09
$10
12-10
$10
12-11
$10
12-12
$10
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cologne to Dortmund was searched and found on Dec 9, 2025 with a price of $10

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 $10 to $20 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 $10 which is on 2025-12-09.

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