What is the distance between Dortmund and Cologne?

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

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Dortmund to Cologne?

Buses traveling this route start their trip at Dortmund Hauptbahnhof, in Dortmund, and end it at Cologne/Bonn Airport, in Cologne.

Bus Dortmund to Cologne from $9 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Dortmund to Cologne on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:40pm	Dortmund	3h 5m	11:45pm	Flughafen Köln/Bonn Airport (CGN)	Cheapest
Bus	5:15am	Dortmund	2h 10m	7:25am	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 27
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 28
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 29
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:35pm	Dortmund	1h 55m	9:30pm	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 30
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 December 2
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:35pm	Dortmund	1h 55m	9:30pm	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

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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 a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 1 hour, and with fares starting at just $6, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

12carpool per day

1hAverage Duration

74 kmDistance

3kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$14 - $48	Average Duration2h 35m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$13 - $84	Average Duration1h 21m	CO₂ emissions 2kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$6 - $28	Average Duration1h	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Dortmund and Cologne?

Stops in Dortmund

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

Stops in Cologne

A
Cologne/Bonn Airport
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B
Hbf
Bahnsteig Gleis 2 + 3, 50667 Köln, Germany
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C
Gummersbacher Str.
Gummersbacher Str. 31, 50679 Köln, Germany
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D
Riehl Zoo
Riehler Str. 168, 50735 Köln, Germany
E
Leverkusen Mitte
Heinrich-von-Stephan-Straße, 51373 Leverkusen
F
Rhein Energie Stadion
Cologne,, Germany

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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Dortmund to Cologne by bus

What is the distance between Dortmund and Cologne?
The distance between Dortmund and Cologne is around 74 km (46 miles).
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Dortmund to Cologne?
Buses traveling this route start their trip at Dortmund Hauptbahnhof, in Dortmund, and end it at Cologne/Bonn Airport, 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

11-24

$11

11-25

$12

Today

$12

11-27

$10

11-28

$12

11-29

$11

11-30

$12

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The cheapest trip from Dortmund to Cologne was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $10

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 $10 to $15 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 $10 which is on 2025-11-27.