The cheapest and fastest buses from Dortmund to Rotterdam
Cheapest price
€17
Average price
€18
Fastest journey
4 h 10 m
Average duration
5 h 3 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
211 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Dortmund to Rotterdam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dortmund to Rotterdam will cost around €18 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €17.
Of the 3 buses that leave Dortmund for Rotterdam on Wed, Nov 26, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 26 the direct buses cover the 211 km distance in an average of 5 h 3 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 10 m .
On Wed, Nov 26 the slowest buses will take 6 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.
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Compare train and bus for Dortmund to Rotterdam
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Rotterdam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 16m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a train costs an average of €19.
Distance: 211 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
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€22 Average price Cheapest | €53 Average price |
4h 41m Average total duration 4h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Dortmund to Rotterdam bus times
The table below shows live departures for Dortmund to Rotterdam buses for today, Tuesday, November 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 9:55 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 4h10 | 2:05 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 2:55 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 5h00 | 7:55 PM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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FlixBus | 4:50 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 6h00 | 10:50 AM Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Dortmund to Rotterdam
Buses from Dortmund to Rotterdam run on average 5 times per day, taking around 4h 11m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €13 if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 211 km distance in 4h 10m.
Distance 211 km |
Average bus duration 4h 11m |
Cheapest ticket price €13 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 4h 10m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Ourbus from Dortmund to RotterdamYou can travel by bus between Dortmund to Rotterdam with FlixBus, Ourbus for as low as €13. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Dortmund to Rotterdam
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dortmund to Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Dortmund, you have various coach station options to start your trip from including Dortmund Signal-Iduna-Park, Dortmund and Dortmund, Hauptbahnhof. When arriving in Rotterdam, you can end your trip in coach stations like Rotterdam, Zuidplein, Rotterdam, Conradstraat (Centraal Station) and Rotterdam, Centraal Station.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Dortmund Signal-Iduna-Park, which is located around 2.7 miles (4.4 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Rotterdam, Zuidplein, located 3.3 miles (5.3 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Dortmund to Rotterdam
- 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
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Centraal (in the station)
- Dutch Delights (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 33, 38, 44 Metro: D, E Train: Intercity, Sprinter
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