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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Cologne Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
Cheapest price
€3
Average price
€11
Fastest journey
20 m
Average duration
42 m
Buses per day
18
Distance
73 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Cologne Hbf to Dortmund Hbf is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne Hbf to Dortmund Hbf will cost around €11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €3.
Of the 18 buses that leave Cologne Hbf for Dortmund Hbf on Mon, Mar 30, 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Mar 30 the direct buses cover the 73 km distance in an average of 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 20 m .
On Mon, Mar 30 the slowest buses will take 1 h and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
08:00AM0h30Cologne Hbf08:30AMDortmund Hbf€31One-way0 transfers- 12:00PM0h50Cologne Hbf12:50PMDortmund Hbf€31One-way0 transfers
- 04:00PM1h00Cologne Hbf05:00PMDortmund Hbf€51One-way0 transfers
- 09:30AM0h20Cologne Hbf09:50AMDortmund Hbf€51One-way0 transfers
- 04:30PM0h50Cologne Hbf05:20PMDortmund Hbf€51One-way0 transfers
- 09:30AM0h20Cologne Hbf09:50AMDortmund Hbf€51One-way0 transfers
- 08:00AM0h30Cologne Hbf08:30AMDortmund Hbf€31One-way0 transfers
- 12:00PM0h50Cologne Hbf12:50PMDortmund Hbf€31One-way0 transfers
- 04:30PM0h50Cologne Hbf05:20PMDortmund Hbf€51One-way0 transfers
- 04:00PM1h00Cologne Hbf05:00PMDortmund Hbf€51One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Cologne Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne Hbf to Dortmund Hbf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €5. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 18m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €5, and a train costs an average of €7.
Distance: 73 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€8 Average price Cheapest | €20 Average price |
1h 59m Average total duration 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 48m Average total duration Fastest 1h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Cologne Hbf to Dortmund Hbf bus times
The table below shows live departures for Cologne Hbf to Dortmund Hbf buses for today, Sunday, March 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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| FlixBus | 9:35 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 2h15 | 11:50 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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| FlixBus | 3:10 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 3h10 | 6:20 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 3:30 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 2h50 | 6:20 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 3:40 AM Leverkusen, Bf Mitte | 2h40 | 6:20 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:50 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 2h00 | 7:50 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:25 AM Leverkusen, Bf Mitte | 1h25 | 7:50 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:00 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 2h40 | 9:40 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:20 AM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 1h45 | 9:05 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 7:50 AM Leverkusen, Bf Mitte | 1h15 | 9:05 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 3:45 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 3h25 | 7:10 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 4:20 PM Leverkusen, Bf Mitte | 2h50 | 7:10 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:10 PM Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen) | 2h55 | 11:05 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:45 PM Leverkusen, Bf Mitte | 2h20 | 11:05 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Cologne Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
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Buses from Cologne Hbf to Dortmund Hbf run on average 15 times per day, taking around 1h 29m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €5 if you book in advance.
There are 15 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 04:10, the last at 22:35. The fastest bus covers the 73 km distance in 1h 10m.
Distance 73 km |
Average bus duration 1h 29m |
Cheapest ticket price €5 |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 1h 10m |
First bus 04:10 |
Last bus 22:35 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Cologne Hbf to Dortmund HbfYou can travel by bus between Cologne Hbf to Dortmund Hbf with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as €5. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Cologne Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne Hbf to Dortmund Hbf by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dortmund Hbf, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
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