How far is Dortmund from Rotterdam?

The distance between the two cities is 131 miles (210 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Dortmund to Rotterdam leave from ZOB and arrive at Rotterdam Bushaltestelle. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Rotterdam?

Once in Rotterdam, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are ss Rotterdam, Chabot Museum, Witte de Withstraat, Kunsthal Rotterdam and Het Nieuwe Instituut.

Bus Dortmund to Rotterdam from $14 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Dortmund to Rotterdam on November 8
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
2:15am	Dortmund	4h 55m	7:10am	Rotterdam CS	No tags
2:15am	Dortmund	4h 35m	6:50am	Rotterdam Zuidplein	No tags
5:50am	Dortmund	6h	11:50am	Rotterdam CS	No tags
10:55am	Dortmund	4h 10m	3:05pm	Rotterdam CS	No tags
3:30pm	Dortmund	4h 55m	8:25pm	Rotterdam CS	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Dortmund to Rotterdam

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Rotterdam. The journey takes about 3 hours and with fares starting at just $17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

3hAverage Duration

130 milesDistance

9kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$15 - $57	Average Duration4h 55m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$26 - $122	Average Duration3h 53m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$17 - $29	Average Duration3h	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,229 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.

Union Ivkoni

2.5/51,938 reviews

Staff2.8

Timeliness2.8

Cleanliness2.6

Wifi0.8

KLR Bus

4/519 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness5

Wifi4.6

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,099 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

NL bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Trenitalia, Sindbad

Where are the popular stops in Dortmund and Rotterdam?

Stops in Dortmund

A - ZOB

B - Dortmund Hauptbahnhof

C - Dortmund Bushaltestelle

D - Deutsches Fußballmuseum Bushaltestelle

Stops in Rotterdam

A - Rotterdam Bushaltestelle

B - Busstation Rotterdam Centraal

C - Weena - Rotterdam

D - Willemsplein 0 - Rotterdam

E - Rosestraat 1101

F - Weena

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Dortmund to Rotterdam by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

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11/06

$19

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$16

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The cheapest trip from Dortmund to Rotterdam was searched and found on Nov 10, 2025 with a price of $16

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

You can expect to pay from $16 to $24 for a bus ticket from Dortmund to Rotterdam based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-11-10.

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