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Bus Heidelberg to Dortmund: Trip Overview

Bus Heidelberg to Dortmund: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$29
Average bus trip duration5h 10m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure1:25 AM
Distance155 miles (250 km)
Latest bus departure8:55 PM

Heidelberg to Dortmund Buses

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Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Dortmund from Heidelberg, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures2
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures1:25AM - 8:55PM
Minimum Price$17
Average Ticket Price$29
Minimum Trip Duration4h40m
Average Bus Trip Duration5h10m
Distance155 miles (250 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Heidelberg - Dortmund

The best way to travel from Heidelberg to Dortmund is by bus. Traveling by bus offers a budget-friendly, secure, and easy way to go between the two cities. Alternatively, you can also use carpooling services.

Traveling from Heidelberg to Dortmund takes around 5h 10m on average, although the fastest bus will take 4h 40m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 156 miles (251 km) that separate the two cities.

Heidelberg and Dortmund are 156 miles (251 km) apart.

On average, there are 2 daily departures on this route, offered by FlixBus. The number of buses operating from Heidelberg to Dortmund may change based on the day of the week. Want to make your bus journey from Heidelberg to Dortmund as easy as possible? Busbud has got you covered! Browse schedules, pick the perfect bus for your travel style and budget - all in one place.

The bus service operates from 1:25 AM for the initial departure and runs until 8:55 PM for the final departure.

If you're headed to Dortmund from Heidelberg, chances are that your bus will depart from Südseite am Willi-Brandt-Platz and arrive at Dortmund Hauptbahnhof. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

The cheapest way to travel this route is by bus. With prices starting at $17, you won't find a more affordable way to get there.

The bus ticket costs $29 on average. Over the last 30 days, the prices ranged between $17 and $56, so make sure to compare them to get the best option.

Once in Dortmund, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Signal Iduna Park, Museum Ostwall, Dortmund Zoo, Theater Dortmund and Museum of Art and Cultural History.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

If you're abroad, study some local language. Not only could it get you out of a pickle during your bus trip from Heidelberg to Dortmund but it'll also be endearing to native speakers who will surely appreciate your effort.

From miles long of beauteous natural landscapes to impressive man-crafted sights, you're bound to be in for a visual treat on your bus trip from Heidelberg to Dortmund.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Heidelberg to Dortmund.

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your bus trip from Heidelberg to Dortmund while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

The average number of passengers on a coach bus is 32 meaning that a bus could replace a minimum of at least 30 cars!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

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