What is the distance between Ulm and Dortmund?

The distance separating Ulm and Dortmund is 243 miles (392 km).

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

If you're headed to Dortmund from Ulm, chances are that your bus will leave from International Bus Stop - 51 and arrive at Dortmund Hauptbahnhof. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your 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 Westfalenpark, Dortmund Concert Hall, Theater Dortmund, Dortmund CityTour and Museum Ostwall.

Bus Ulm to Dortmund from $30 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Ulm to Dortmund on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30pm	Ulm	9h 45m	9:15am	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	6:05am	Ulm	10h 30m	4:35pm	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	3:35am	Ulm	11h 25m	3:00pm	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	6:05am	Ulm	12h 5m	6:10pm	Dortmund	No tags
Bus	3:20pm	Ulm	10h 45m	2:05am	Dortmund	No tags

Compare 3 ways to go from Ulm 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 5 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $37, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5carpool per day

5h 20mAverage Duration

243 milesDistance

16kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$37 - $83	Average Duration10h 55m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$26 - $245	Average Duration5h 34m	CO₂ emissions 9kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$37 - $58	Average Duration5h 20m	CO₂ emissions 16kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

3.5/511,384 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.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,143 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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

Where are the popular stops in Ulm and Dortmund?

Stops in Ulm

A
International Bus Stop - 51
Eberhard-Finckh-Straße 34, 89075 Ulm, Germany
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B
Ulm Bushaltestelle
Friedrich-Ebert-Straße 12, 89073 Ulm, Germany
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C
Bushaltestelle Ulm Einsteinstraße
Einsteinstraße 93, 89077 Ulm, Germany
D
Ulm, Böfingen, Eberhard-Finckhstr. 34
Eythstraße 24, 89075 Ulm, Germany

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Ulm to Dortmund by bus

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The cheapest trip from Ulm to Dortmund was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $43

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

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

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time10h 55m	Avg Price$43	Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time5h 34m	Avg Price$71	Daily Departures7
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time5h 20m	Avg Price$48	Daily Departures5