What's the distance between Dortmund and Frankfurt am Main by coach?

The journey from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main by coach covers an approximate distance of 111 miles (179 km).

What is the best way to go from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main without a car?

You can reach Frankfurt am Main from Dortmund by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Bus Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main from £10 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main on 25 November
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	21:15	Dortmund	3h 20m	00:35	Frankfurt Hbf	CheapestFastest
	Bus	21:15	Dortmund	3h 45m	01:00	FRA Frankfurt airport	No tags

Next departures from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main on 26 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:15	Dortmund	3h 20m	00:35	Frankfurt Hbf	CheapestFastest
Bus	21:15	Dortmund	3h 45m	01:00	FRA Frankfurt airport	No tags
Bus	08:15	Dortmund	5h 15m	13:30	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main on 27 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:15	Dortmund	3h 20m	00:35	Frankfurt Hbf	CheapestFastest
Bus	18:40	Dortmund	4h 20m	23:00	FRA Frankfurt airport	No tags
Bus	21:15	Dortmund	3h 45m	01:00	FRA Frankfurt airport	No tags
Bus	13:00	Dortmund	3h 30m	16:30	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags
Bus	18:40	Dortmund	3h 50m	22:30	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main on 28 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:15	Dortmund	3h 20m	00:35	Frankfurt Hbf	Cheapest
Bus	04:55	Dortmund	3h 20m	08:15	Frankfurt Hbf	Fastest
Bus	04:55	Dortmund	4h 5m	09:00	FRA Frankfurt airport	No tags
Bus	18:40	Dortmund	4h 20m	23:00	FRA Frankfurt airport	No tags
Bus	21:15	Dortmund	3h 45m	01:00	FRA Frankfurt airport	No tags

Next departures from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main on 29 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:15	Dortmund	3h 20m	00:35	Frankfurt Hbf	Cheapest
Bus	04:55	Dortmund	3h 20m	08:15	Frankfurt Hbf	Fastest
Bus	04:55	Dortmund	4h 5m	09:00	FRA Frankfurt airport	No tags
Bus	18:40	Dortmund	4h 20m	23:00	FRA Frankfurt airport	No tags
Bus	21:15	Dortmund	3h 45m	01:00	FRA Frankfurt airport	No tags

Next departures from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main on 30 November
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	04:55	Dortmund	3h 20m	08:15	Frankfurt Hbf	CheapestFastest
Bus	04:55	Dortmund	4h 5m	09:00	FRA Frankfurt airport	No tags
Bus	18:40	Dortmund	4h 20m	23:00	FRA Frankfurt airport	No tags
Bus	21:15	Dortmund	3h 45m	01:00	FRA Frankfurt airport	No tags
Bus	13:00	Dortmund	3h 30m	16:30	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags

Next departures from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main on 1 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:15	Dortmund	3h 20m	00:35	Frankfurt Hbf	Cheapest
Bus	04:55	Dortmund	3h 20m	08:15	Frankfurt Hbf	Fastest
Bus	04:55	Dortmund	4h 5m	09:00	FRA Frankfurt airport	No tags
Bus	18:40	Dortmund	4h 20m	23:00	FRA Frankfurt airport	No tags
Bus	21:15	Dortmund	3h 45m	01:00	FRA Frankfurt airport	No tags

Next departures from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main on 2 December
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	21:15	Dortmund	3h 20m	00:35	Frankfurt Hbf	Cheapest
Bus	04:55	Dortmund	3h 20m	08:15	Frankfurt Hbf	Fastest
Bus	04:55	Dortmund	4h 5m	09:00	FRA Frankfurt airport	No tags
Bus	21:15	Dortmund	3h 45m	01:00	FRA Frankfurt airport	No tags
Bus	08:15	Dortmund	5h 15m	13:30	Frankfurt Hbf	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Frankfurt am Main. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just £10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

13carpool per day

2h 40mAverage duration

111 milesDistance

7kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average price£12 - £29	Average duration3h 45m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Train	Average price£11 - £203	Average duration3h 10m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average price£10 - £31	Average duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Dortmund and Frankfurt am Main?

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 Frankfurt am Main

A
Frankfurt Airport
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B
Hbf
Am Hauptbahnhof 8, 60329 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
C
Südbahnhof
Hedderichstraße 51, 60594 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
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D
Frankfurt Onibus
Stephanstraße 10, 60547 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
E
Braubachstraße 41
Braubachstraße 41, 60311 Frankfurt am Main, Germany
F
Flughafen Hahn Airport (HHN)
Flugplatz Hahn 850, 55483 Lautzenhausen, Germany

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Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main

What's the distance between Dortmund and Frankfurt am Main by coach?
The journey from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main by coach covers an approximate distance of 111 miles (179 km).
What is the best way to go from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main without a car?
You can reach Frankfurt am Main from Dortmund by coach, as there are regular services between the two locations. Depending on your preferences, carpooling can also be considered as an option.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

23/11

£18

24/11

£12

Today

£13

26/11

£12

27/11

£12

28/11

£15

29/11

£12

30/11

£16

The cheapest trip from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main was searched and found on 27 Nov 2025 with a price of £12

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

You can expect to pay from £12 to £48 for a bus ticket from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £12, which is on 2025-11-27.

What's the cheapest way to go from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time3h 45m	Avg price£16	Daily departures6
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time3h 10m	Avg price£57	Daily departures67
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time2h 40m	Avg price£18	Daily departures13