The cheapest and fastest buses from Dortmund to Berlin
Cheapest price
€30
Average price
€37
Fastest journey
4 h 20 m
Average duration
4 h 46 m
Buses per day
10
Distance
422 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Dortmund to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dortmund to Berlin will cost around €37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €30.
Of the 10 buses that leave Dortmund for Berlin on Wed, Nov 05, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct buses cover the 422 km distance in an average of 4 h 46 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 20 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest buses will take 5 h 40 m 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.

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Compare train and bus for Dortmund to Berlin
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €19. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 25m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €19, and a flight costs an average of €161.
Distance: 422 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
€36 Average price Cheapest | €45 Average price | €254 Average price |
6h 34m Average total duration 6h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 24m Average total duration 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 25m Average total duration Fastest 1h 25m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Dortmund to Berlin bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 1:25 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 6h45 | 8:10 PM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:20 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 6h10 | 2:30 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 8:20 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 5h50 | 2:10 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:50 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 5h40 | 4:30 AM Berlin, Kronprinzessinnenweg (Wannsee) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:50 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 6h20 | 5:10 AM Berlin, Bahnhof Südkreuz | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 10:50 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 6h00 | 4:50 AM Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Dortmund to Berlin
Distance 422 km |
Average bus duration 6h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price €19 |
Buses per day 12 |
Direct buses 12 |
Fastest bus 5h 40m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Dortmund to BerlinYou can travel by bus between Dortmund to Berlin with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as €16. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Dortmund to Berlin
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Express (in the station)
- Bistro Central (0.2 km)
- Restaurant Heimatliebe (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 452, 453, 460 Metro: U41, U45, U47, U49 Train: S1, S2, S5
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M46, 106, 204 Train: S2, S25, S41, S42
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Vapiano (in the station)
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 120, 123, 142, 147, 245 Metro: U55 Train: S3, S5, S7, S9
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Ostbahnhof (in the station)
- Burgermeister (0.5 km)
- Trattoria Portofino (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 140, 147, 240, 248 Metro: U1, U3 Train: S3, S5, S7, S9
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Berlin (in the station)
- Schnitzel Express (0.5 km)
- Currywurst Haus (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: M49, 139 Metro: U2 Train: S41, S42, S46
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