How far is Cologne from Dortmund?

The distance separating Cologne and Dortmund is 46 miles (74 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Cologne to Dortmund leave from Cologne/Bonn Airport and arrive at Dortmund Hauptbahnhof. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

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 Church of St Reinoldi, Florianturm, Theater Dortmund, Dortmund CityTour and Children's Museum Mondo Mio.

Bus Cologne to Dortmund from $6 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Cologne to Dortmund on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	3h 10m	8:20am	Dortmund	Cheapest
Bus	9:15pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	2h 20m	11:35pm	Dortmund	Fastest
Bus	5:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	3h 25m	9:10pm	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	8:40pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	2h 55m	11:35pm	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	5:40am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	2h 40m	8:20am	Dortmund	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Dortmund on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	3h 10m	8:20am	Dortmund	Cheapest
Bus	9:15pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	2h 20m	11:35pm	Dortmund	Fastest
Bus	5:30am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	2h 50m	8:20am	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	5:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	3h 25m	9:10pm	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	8:40pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	2h 55m	11:35pm	Dortmund	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Dortmund on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:50am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	2h	9:50am	Dortmund	Cheapest
Bus	10:55am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	1h 10m	12:05pm	Dortmund	Fastest
Bus	5:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	3h 10m	8:20am	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	2h 50m	8:20am	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	10:20am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 45m	12:05pm	Dortmund	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Dortmund on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:50am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	2h	9:50am	Dortmund	Cheapest
Bus	10:55am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	1h 10m	12:05pm	Dortmund	Fastest
Bus	5:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	3h 10m	8:20am	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	10:20am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 45m	12:05pm	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	3:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	2h 40m	6:25pm	Dortmund	No tags

Next departures for Cologne to Dortmund on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:50am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	2h	9:50am	Dortmund	Cheapest
Bus	10:55am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	1h 10m	12:05pm	Dortmund	Fastest
Bus	5:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	3h 10m	8:20am	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	5:30am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	2h 50m	8:20am	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	10:20am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	1h 45m	12:05pm	Dortmund	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Cologne 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 1 hour and with fares starting at just $4, 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$9 - $34	Average Duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$9 - $60	Average Duration1h 20m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$4 - $15	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,366 reviews

Staff4.1

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.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,138 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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

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 traveling from Cologne to Dortmund by bus

How far is Cologne from Dortmund?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Cologne to Dortmund?
What are the best sights and things to do in Dortmund?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$6

11/17

$8

Today

$7

11/19

$8

11/20

$8

11/21

$7

11/22

$6

11/23

$6

The cheapest trip from Cologne to Dortmund was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $6

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 $6 to $10 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 $6 which is on 2025-11-22.