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

The distance between Cologne and Dortmund by coach is approximately 46 miles (74 km).

How can I get from Cologne to Dortmund without driving?

The best way to go from Cologne to Dortmund without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Bus Cologne to Dortmund from £5 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Cologne to Dortmund on 20 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	05:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	3h 10m	08:20	Dortmund	Cheapest
Bus	21:15	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	2h 20m	23:35	Dortmund	Fastest
Bus	05:30	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	2h 50m	08:20	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	17:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	3h 25m	21:10	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	20:40	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	2h 55m	23:35	Dortmund	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Dortmund on 21 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	2h	09:50	Dortmund	Cheapest
Bus	10:55	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	1h 10m	12:05	Dortmund	Fastest
Bus	05:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	3h 10m	08:20	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	05:30	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	2h 50m	08:20	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	10:20	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 45m	12:05	Dortmund	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Dortmund on 22 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	2h	09:50	Dortmund	Cheapest
Bus	10:55	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	1h 10m	12:05	Dortmund	Fastest
Bus	05:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	3h 10m	08:20	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	10:20	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 45m	12:05	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	15:45	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	2h 40m	18:25	Dortmund	No tags

Next departures from Cologne to Dortmund on 23 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	07:50	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	2h	09:50	Dortmund	Cheapest
Bus	10:55	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	1h 10m	12:05	Dortmund	Fastest
Bus	05:10	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	3h 10m	08:20	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	05:30	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	2h 50m	08:20	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	10:20	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 45m	12:05	Dortmund	No tags

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

12carpool per day

1hAverage duration

46 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£8 - £27	Average duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£7 - £48	Average duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£3 - £12	Average duration1h	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,143 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

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Where are the popular stops in Cologne and Dortmund?

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Stops in Dortmund

A - Dortmund Hauptbahnhof

B - ZOB

C - Dortmund Bushaltestelle

D - Deutsches Fußballmuseum Bushaltestelle

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Cologne to Dortmund

What's the distance between Cologne and Dortmund by coach?
The distance between Cologne and Dortmund by coach is approximately 46 miles (74 km).
How can I get from Cologne to Dortmund without driving?
The best way to go from Cologne to Dortmund without a car is by coach. They are frequent and reliable, offering a convenient and eco-friendly journey. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

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

£6

19/11

£7

Today

£6

21/11

£6

22/11

£6

23/11

£5

24/11

£5

25/11

£5

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Dortmund was searched and found on 25 Nov 2025 with a price of £5

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 £5 to £21 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 £5, which is on 2025-11-25.