What is the distance between Hanover and Dortmund?

About 114 miles (184 km) separate Hanover and Dortmund.

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

If you're headed to Dortmund from Hanover, chances are that your bus will leave from Hannover ZOB and arrive at Dortmund Hauptbahnhof. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off 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 Steinwache Memorial and Museum, Westfalenpark, The Zollern Colliery, Children's Museum Mondo Mio and Dortmund Zoo.

Bus Hanover to Dortmund from $12 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Hanover to Dortmund on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:20pm	Hannover ZOB	2h 55m	5:15pm	Dortmund	Cheapest
Bus	3:15am	Hannover ZOB	2h 30m	5:45am	Dortmund	Fastest
Bus	6:00am	Hannover ZOB	2h 30m	8:30am	Dortmund	No tags

Next departures for Hanover to Dortmund on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:00am	Hannover ZOB	2h 30m	11:30am	Dortmund	Cheapest
Bus	3:15am	Hannover ZOB	2h 30m	5:45am	Dortmund	Fastest
Bus	6:00am	Hannover ZOB	2h 30m	8:30am	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	2:20pm	Hannover ZOB	2h 55m	5:15pm	Dortmund	No tags

Next departures for Hanover to Dortmund on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	2:20pm	Hannover ZOB	2h 55m	5:15pm	Dortmund	Cheapest
Bus	3:15am	Hannover ZOB	2h 30m	5:45am	Dortmund	Fastest
Bus	6:00am	Hannover ZOB	2h 30m	8:30am	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	9:00am	Hannover ZOB	2h 30m	11:30am	Dortmund	No tags

Next departures for Hanover to Dortmund on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00am	Hannover ZOB	2h 30m	8:30am	Dortmund	Cheapest
Bus	3:15am	Hannover ZOB	2h 30m	5:45am	Dortmund	Fastest
Bus	9:00am	Hannover ZOB	2h 30m	11:30am	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	2:20pm	Hannover ZOB	2h 55m	5:15pm	Dortmund	No tags

Next departures for Hanover to Dortmund on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:00am	Hannover ZOB	2h 30m	8:30am	Dortmund	Cheapest
Bus	3:15am	Hannover ZOB	2h 30m	5:45am	Dortmund	Fastest
Bus	2:20pm	Hannover ZOB	2h 55m	5:15pm	Dortmund	No tags

Next departures for Hanover to Dortmund on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	3:15am	Hannover ZOB	2h 30m	5:45am	Dortmund	CheapestFastest
	Bus	2:20pm	Hannover ZOB	2h 55m	5:15pm	Dortmund	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Hanover 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 2 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just $10, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

16carpool per day

2h 10mAverage Duration

114 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$15 - $61	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$10 - $91	Average Duration1h 52m	CO₂ emissions 4kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$10 - $30	Average Duration2h 10m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,380 reviews

Staff4.2

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.

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Where are the popular stops in Hanover and Dortmund?

Stops in Hanover

A - Hannover ZOB

B - Hannover

C - Hannover Hauptbahnhof

D - Hanover Bus Stop

E - Zentrale Omnibus Bahnhof- Bushalte 5C Ecke Hamburger Allee/Cellerstrasse

Stops in Dortmund

A - Dortmund Hauptbahnhof

B - ZOB

C - Dortmund Bushaltestelle

D - Deutsches Fußballmuseum Bushaltestelle

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Hanover to Dortmund by bus

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

11/17

$17

11/18

$15

Today

$14

11/20

$14

11/21

$15

11/22

$15

11/23

$15

11/24

$12

The cheapest trip from Hanover to Dortmund was searched and found on Nov 24, 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 Hanover to Dortmund, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $12 to $18 for a bus ticket from Hanover to Dortmund based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2025-11-24.

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time2h 30m	Avg Price$17	Daily Departures3
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1h 52m	Avg Price$33	Daily Departures14
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time2h 10m	Avg Price$18	Daily Departures16