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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Dortmund | Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Dortmund | Leverkusen (Mitte Station) | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Dortmund | Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Dortmund | Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Dortmund | Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN) | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to go from Dortmund to Cologne
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Bus stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 2 hours 35 minutes, and with fares starting at just NOK 82, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Dortmund and Cologne?
Stops in Dortmund
- A
ZOB
Quadbeckstraße, 44147 Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen - BBrinkhoffstraße 33, 44137 Dortmund, Germany
- CDortmund, Germany
- D
Deutsches Fußballmuseum Bushaltestelle
Königswall 24, 44137 Dortmund, , Germany
Stops in Cologne
- BBahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
- CGummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
- D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany - E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen - F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Dortmund to Cologne 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 Dortmund to Cologne?
The cheapest bus tickets from Dortmund to Cologne start from NOK 82. The average price for this route is around NOK 105. 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 Dortmund to Cologne?
The average bus travel time from Dortmund to Cologne is 2h 35m, covering a distance of 71 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 1h 10m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Dortmund to Cologne route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 9 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Dortmund to Cologne?
The earliest bus departs from Dortmund to Cologne at 5:05am. And the latest bus departs at 8:40pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Dortmund to Cologne?
A bus trip from Dortmund to Cologne generates an estimated 1.7656500000000002 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Dortmund to Cologne?
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 11630 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Dortmund to Cologne?
Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Dortmund to Cologne?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Dortmund to Cologne?
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.
The cheapest trip from Dortmund to Cologne was searched and found on Apr 23, 2026 with a price of NOK 53To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Dortmund to Cologne, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from NOK 53 to NOK 105 for a bus ticket from Dortmund to Cologne based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at NOK 53 which is on 2026-04-23.
