How far is Brussels from Dortmund?

Brussels and Dortmund are 142 miles (229 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Brussels to Dortmund?

Most of the buses traveling from Brussels to Dortmund leave from Brussels South (Gare du Midi) and arrive at ZOB. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

What are the best sights and things to do in Dortmund?

Once in Dortmund, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Westfalenpark, Signal Iduna Park, Museum Ostwall, The Zollern Colliery and Theater Dortmund.

Bus Brussels to Dortmund from $17 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Brussels to Dortmund on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:55am	Brussels-North (Gare du Nord)	5h 15m	4:10pm	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	1:55pm	Brussels Airport	8h 50m	10:45pm	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	2:30pm	Brussels-North (Gare du Nord)	4h 55m	7:25pm	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	6:45pm	Brussels Airport	10h 10m	4:55am	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	9:25pm	Brussels-North (Gare du Nord)	4h 35m	2:00am	Dortmund	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Brussels to Dortmund

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Dortmund. The journey takes about 3 hours and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

3hAverage Duration

142 milesDistance

10kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$20 - $92	Average Duration5h 15m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$43 - $195	Average Duration4h 50m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$16 - $37	Average Duration3h	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,381 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

Sindbad

3.5/51,208 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi2.5

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,143 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

KLR Bus

4/519 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness5

Wifi4.6

DE bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Brussels and Dortmund?

Stops in Brussels

A
Brussels South (Gare du Midi)
Rue de France 85, 1060 Saint-Gilles, Belgium
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B
Brux-Nord
Boulevard Simon Bolivar 7, 1030 Schaerbeek, Belgium
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C
Congrès
Pachecolaan 5, 1000 Brussel, Belgium
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D
Centrale
Rue de Loxum 5, 1000 Bruxelles, Belgium

Stops in Dortmund

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Brussels to Dortmund by bus

How far is Brussels from Dortmund?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Brussels to Dortmund?
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$17

The cheapest trip from Brussels to Dortmund was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $17

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Brussels to Dortmund, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $17 to $52 for a bus ticket from Brussels to Dortmund based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $17 which is on 2025-11-25.