What is the distance between Dortmund and Cologne?

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

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

If you're headed to Cologne from Dortmund, chances are that your bus will leave from Dortmund Hauptbahnhof and arrive at Cologne/Bonn Airport. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

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

Once in Cologne, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Historic Town Hall, Cologne cable cars, Flora and Botanical Garden, Twelve Romanesque churches and Cologne Cathedral.

Bus Dortmund to Cologne from $6 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Dortmund to Cologne on November 19
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	8:40pm	Dortmund	3h 5m	11:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
	Bus	8:40pm	Dortmund	2h 35m	11:15pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	Fastest

Next departures for Dortmund to Cologne on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:25pm	Dortmund	1h 55m	8:20pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Bus	7:35pm	Dortmund	1h 10m	8:45pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	Fastest
Bus	5:15am	Dortmund	2h 50m	8:05am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	9:45am	Dortmund	3h 20m	1:05pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	7:35pm	Dortmund	1h 55m	9:30pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Dortmund to Cologne on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:25pm	Dortmund	1h 55m	8:20pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Bus	7:35pm	Dortmund	1h 10m	8:45pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	Fastest
Bus	5:15am	Dortmund	2h 50m	8:05am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Dortmund	2h 55m	11:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	9:45am	Dortmund	3h 20m	1:05pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Dortmund to Cologne on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:25pm	Dortmund	1h 55m	8:20pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Bus	7:35pm	Dortmund	1h 10m	8:45pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	Fastest
Bus	5:15am	Dortmund	2h 50m	8:05am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Dortmund	2h 55m	11:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	9:45am	Dortmund	3h 20m	1:05pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Dortmund to Cologne on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:25pm	Dortmund	1h 55m	8:20pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Bus	7:35pm	Dortmund	1h 10m	8:45pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	Fastest
Bus	5:15am	Dortmund	2h 50m	8:05am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	9:45am	Dortmund	3h 20m	1:05pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	12:35pm	Dortmund	2h 40m	3:15pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Dortmund to Cologne on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:25pm	Dortmund	1h 55m	8:20pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Bus	7:35pm	Dortmund	1h 10m	8:45pm	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	Fastest
Bus	5:15am	Dortmund	2h 50m	8:05am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	8:15am	Dortmund	2h 55m	11:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	9:45am	Dortmund	3h 20m	1:05pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

Next departures for Dortmund to Cologne on November 25
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:15am	Dortmund	2h 50m	8:05am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Bus	5:15am	Dortmund	2h 10m	7:25am	Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße	Fastest
Bus	8:15am	Dortmund	2h 55m	11:10am	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	9:45am	Dortmund	3h 20m	1:05pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags
Bus	8:40pm	Dortmund	3h 5m	11:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Dortmund to Cologne

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 1 hour and with fares starting at just $4, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13carpool per day

1hAverage Duration

46 milesDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$10 - $33	Average Duration2h 35m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$9 - $62	Average Duration1h 22m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$4 - $19	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,376 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.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,139 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 Dortmund and Cologne?

Stops in Dortmund

A - Dortmund Hauptbahnhof

B - ZOB

C - Dortmund Bushaltestelle

D - Deutsches Fußballmuseum Bushaltestelle

Stops in Cologne

A - Cologne/Bonn Airport

B - Hbf

C - Gummersbacher Str.

D - Riehl Zoo

E - Leverkusen Mitte

F - Rhein Energie Stadion

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Dortmund to Cologne by bus

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

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/17

$8

11/18

$8

Today

$8

11/20

$8

11/21

$8

11/22

$8

11/23

$8

11/24

$7

The cheapest trip from Dortmund to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 24, 2025 with a price of $7

To 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 $7 to $12 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 $7 which is on 2025-11-24.