What's the distance between Berlin and Dortmund by coach?

The distance between Berlin and Dortmund by coach is approximately 263 miles (424 km).

What is the best way to go from Berlin to Dortmund without flying?

You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Bus Berlin to Dortmund from £16 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Berlin to Dortmund on 21 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	06:20	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	7h 25m	13:45	Dortmund	Cheapest
	00:10	Wannsee	5h 35m	05:45	Dortmund	Fastest
	03:40	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	5h 55m	09:35	Dortmund	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	02:55	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 29m	12:24	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	10:20	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	6h 55m	17:15	Dortmund	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Dortmund on 22 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:20	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	6h 55m	17:15	Dortmund	Cheapest
	00:10	Wannsee	5h 35m	05:45	Dortmund	Fastest
	03:40	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	5h 55m	09:35	Dortmund	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	02:55	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 29m	12:24	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	06:20	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	7h 25m	13:45	Dortmund	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Dortmund on 23 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	00:10	Wannsee	5h 35m	05:45	Dortmund	CheapestFastest
	03:40	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	5h 55m	09:35	Dortmund	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	02:55	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 29m	12:24	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	06:20	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	7h 25m	13:45	Dortmund	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	06:55	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 29m	16:24	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Dortmund on 24 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	23:55	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	5h 50m	05:45	Dortmund	Cheapest
	00:10	Wannsee	5h 35m	05:45	Dortmund	Fastest
	03:40	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	5h 55m	09:35	Dortmund	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	02:55	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 29m	12:24	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	06:20	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	7h 25m	13:45	Dortmund	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Dortmund on 25 November
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:20	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	6h 55m	17:15	Dortmund	Cheapest
00:10	Wannsee	5h 35m	05:45	Dortmund	Fastest
03:40	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	5h 55m	09:35	Dortmund	No tags
23:55	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	5h 50m	05:45	Dortmund	No tags
03:20	Berlin Südkreuz	6h 15m	09:35	Dortmund	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Dortmund on 26 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:20	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	6h 55m	17:15	Dortmund	Cheapest
	00:10	Wannsee	5h 35m	05:45	Dortmund	Fastest
	03:40	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	5h 55m	09:35	Dortmund	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	06:55	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 29m	16:24	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	23:55	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	5h 50m	05:45	Dortmund	No tags

Next departures from Berlin to Dortmund on 27 November
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:20	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	6h 55m	17:15	Dortmund	Cheapest
	00:10	Wannsee	5h 35m	05:45	Dortmund	Fastest
	03:40	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	5h 55m	09:35	Dortmund	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	02:55	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 29m	12:24	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	06:20	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	7h 25m	13:45	Dortmund	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel 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 £19, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15carpool per day

4h 40mAverage duration

263 milesDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£18 - £92	Average duration6h 40m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£11 - £166	Average duration3h 39m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£19 - £47	Average duration4h 40m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Berlin and Dortmund?

Stops in Berlin

A
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Masurenallee 6, 14057 Berlin, Germany
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B
Berlin Südkreuz
Hildegard-Knef-Platz, 10829 Berlin, Germany
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C
Wannsee
Kronprinzessinnenweg 3, 14109 Berlin, Germany
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D
Alexanderplatz
Alexanderstraße 3, 10178 Berlin, Germany
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E
Alt-Tegel
Karolinenstraße 1F, 13507 Berlin, Germany
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F
Zoo
Hardenbergplatz 9, 10623 Berlin, Germany
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Stops in Dortmund

A
Dortmund Hauptbahnhof
Brinkhoffstraße 33, 44137 Dortmund, Germany
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B
ZOB
Quadbeckstraße, 44147 Dortmund, Nordrhein-Westfalen
C
Dortmund Bushaltestelle
Dortmund, Germany
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D
Deutsches Fußballmuseum Bushaltestelle
Königswall 24, 44137 Dortmund, , Germany

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,388 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Based on 11388 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 Wi-Fi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at £18

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Berlin to Dortmund

What's the distance between Berlin and Dortmund by coach?
The distance between Berlin and Dortmund by coach is approximately 263 miles (424 km).
What is the best way to go from Berlin to Dortmund without flying?
You have the option to select the coach for your journey on this route. The coach provides a comfortable and sustainable journey and allows you to enjoy the sights while reaching your destination. You also have the option of utilising carpooling services.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

18/11

£23

19/11

£23

Today

£22

21/11

£27

22/11

£22

23/11

£23

24/11

£19

25/11

£18

The cheapest trip from Berlin to Dortmund was searched and found on 25 Nov 2025 with a price of £18

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 £18 to £67 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 £18, 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£28	Daily departures13
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time3h 39m	Avg price£46	Daily departures30
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time4h 40m	Avg price£30	Daily departures15