What is the distance between Stuttgart and Dortmund?

The distance separating Stuttgart and Dortmund is 204 miles (329 km).

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

If you're headed to Dortmund from Stuttgart, chances are that your bus will leave from Stuttgart Airport and arrive at Dortmund Hauptbahnhof. These are the primary departure and arrival 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 Florianturm, Westfalenpark, Signal Iduna Park, The Zollern Colliery and Dortmund Zoo.

Bus Stuttgart to Dortmund from $28 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Stuttgart to Dortmund on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:55am	Vaihingen Bf	11h 15m	6:10pm	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	9:45am	STR Airport	8h 25m	6:10pm	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	1:30pm	STR Airport	12h 10m	1:40am	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	10:50pm	Vaihingen Bf	10h 25m	9:15am	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	11:30pm	STR Airport	9h 45m	9:15am	Dortmund	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Stuttgart 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 4 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $21, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5carpool per day

4h 30mAverage Duration

204 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$32 - $118	Average Duration9h 55m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$23 - $228	Average Duration4h 30m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$21 - $50	Average Duration4h 30m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,367 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.

OneBus

4/513 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi5

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 Stuttgart and Dortmund?

Stops in Stuttgart

A - Stuttgart Airport

B - Hbf

C - Obertürkheim

D - Wegpunkt Kornwestheim 1

E - Wegpunkt Kornwestheim 2

Stops in Dortmund

A - Dortmund Hauptbahnhof

B - ZOB

C - Dortmund Bushaltestelle

D - Deutsches Fußballmuseum Bushaltestelle

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Stuttgart to Dortmund by bus

What is the distance between Stuttgart and Dortmund?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Stuttgart 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.

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11/18

$32

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$28

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The cheapest trip from Stuttgart to Dortmund was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $28

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

You can expect to pay from $28 to $37 for a bus ticket from Stuttgart to Dortmund based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $28 which is on 2025-11-21.