What is the distance between Berlin and Dortmund?

About 263 miles (424 km) separate Berlin and Dortmund.

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

If you're headed to Dortmund from Berlin, chances are that your bus will leave from Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB) and arrive at Dortmund Hauptbahnhof. These are the main 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 Dortmund CityTour, Museum of Art and Cultural History, Florianturm, Dortmund Concert Hall and Children's Museum Mondo Mio.

Bus Berlin to Dortmund from $20 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures for Berlin to Dortmund on November 21
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:20am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	6h 55m	5:15pm	Dortmund	Cheapest
	11:55pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	5h 50m	5:45am	Dortmund	Fastest
	11:20am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	7h	6:20pm	Dortmund	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	11:00am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 23m	8:23pm	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	10:45am	Berlin Südkreuz	7h 35m	6:20pm	Dortmund	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Dortmund on November 22
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:20am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	6h 55m	5:15pm	Dortmund	Cheapest
	12:10am	Wannsee	5h 35m	5:45am	Dortmund	Fastest
	3:40am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	5h 55m	9:35am	Dortmund	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 29m	12:24pm	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	6:20am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	7h 25m	1:45pm	Dortmund	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Dortmund on November 23
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	12:10am	Wannsee	5h 35m	5:45am	Dortmund	CheapestFastest
	3:40am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	5h 55m	9:35am	Dortmund	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 29m	12:24pm	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	6:20am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	7h 25m	1:45pm	Dortmund	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	6:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 29m	4:24pm	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Dortmund on November 24
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	11:55pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	5h 50m	5:45am	Dortmund	Cheapest
	12:10am	Wannsee	5h 35m	5:45am	Dortmund	Fastest
	3:40am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	5h 55m	9:35am	Dortmund	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 29m	12:24pm	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	6:20am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	7h 25m	1:45pm	Dortmund	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Dortmund on November 25
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
10:20am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	6h 55m	5:15pm	Dortmund	Cheapest
12:10am	Wannsee	5h 35m	5:45am	Dortmund	Fastest
3:40am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	5h 55m	9:35am	Dortmund	No tags
11:55pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	5h 50m	5:45am	Dortmund	No tags
3:20am	Berlin Südkreuz	6h 15m	9:35am	Dortmund	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Dortmund on November 26
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:20am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	6h 55m	5:15pm	Dortmund	Cheapest
	12:10am	Wannsee	5h 35m	5:45am	Dortmund	Fastest
	3:40am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	5h 55m	9:35am	Dortmund	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	6:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 29m	4:24pm	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	11:55pm	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	5h 50m	5:45am	Dortmund	No tags

Next departures for Berlin to Dortmund on November 27
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	10:20am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	6h 55m	5:15pm	Dortmund	Cheapest
	12:10am	Wannsee	5h 35m	5:45am	Dortmund	Fastest
	3:40am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	5h 55m	9:35am	Dortmund	No tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain	2:55am	Berlin Airport BER (Berlin Brandenburg),Terminal 1/2,	9h 29m	12:24pm	Dortmund Hauptbahnhof	No tags
	6:20am	Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)*	7h 25m	1:45pm	Dortmund	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Berlin 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 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

15carpool per day

4h 40mAverage Duration

263 milesDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$23 - $117	Average Duration6h 40m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$14 - $211	Average Duration3h 39m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$24 - $60	Average Duration4h 40m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Berlin and Dortmund?

Stops in Berlin

A
Berlin Central Bus Station (ZOB)
Masurenallee 6, 14057 Berlin, Germany
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B
Berlin Südkreuz
Hildegard-Knef-Platz, 10829 Berlin, Germany
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C
Wannsee
Kronprinzessinnenweg 3, 14109 Berlin, Germany
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D
Alexanderplatz
Alexanderstraße 3, 10178 Berlin, Germany
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E
Alt-Tegel
Karolinenstraße 1F, 13507 Berlin, Germany
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F
Zoo
Hardenbergplatz 9, 10623 Berlin, Germany
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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

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FlixBus

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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.

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Berlin to Dortmund by bus

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What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Berlin to Dortmund?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/19

$30

11/20

$28

Today

$35

11/22

$28

11/23

$29

11/24

$25

11/25

$24

11/26

$22

The cheapest trip from Berlin to Dortmund was searched and found on Nov 26, 2025 with a price of $22

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

You can expect to pay from $22 to $61 for a bus ticket from Berlin to Dortmund based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $22 which is on 2025-11-26.

What's the cheapest way to go from Berlin to Dortmund?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time6h 40m	Avg Price$36	Daily Departures13
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time3h 39m	Avg Price$58	Daily Departures30
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time4h 40m	Avg Price$38	Daily Departures15