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Museum Ostwall im Dortmunder U
Major museum for 20th- and 21st-century art in the Dortmunder U, with changing exhibitions and city views from the upper floors.
Cheapest price on 12 Oct
£16
Average ticket price on 12 Oct
£21
Fastest journey on 12 Oct
3 h 45 m
Average journey duration on 12 Oct
4 h 2 m
Buses on 12 Oct
14
Distance
201 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Amsterdam to Dortmund is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Amsterdam to Dortmund will cost around £21 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £16.
On Mon 12 Oct, we found 14 buses from Amsterdam to Dortmund, including 13 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 201 km distance in an average of 4 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 4 h 15 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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FlixBusBuses from Amsterdam to Dortmund run on average 10 times per day, taking around 5h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £11 if you book in advance.
There are 10 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:45, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 201 km distance in 3h 25m.
Distance 201 km |
Average bus duration 5h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price £11 |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 3h 25m |
First bus 0:45 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 91 days |
The table below shows live departures for Amsterdam to Dortmund coaches for today, Sunday 11 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 8:00 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 4h30 | 12:30 Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 8:20 Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 4h10 | 12:30 Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 9:00 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 4h48 | 13:48 Dortmund Hbf | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 11:30 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 3h30 | 15:00 Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:00 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 4h45 | 19:45 Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 15:20 Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 4h25 | 19:45 Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
0 | 15:45 Amsterdam | 3h45 | 19:30 Dortmund | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:30 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 4h50 | 23:20 Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 18:50 Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 4h30 | 23:20 Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 20:15 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 3h50 | 0:05 Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:00 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 6h45 | 4:45 Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 22:25 Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 | 6h20 | 4:45 Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
| Monday 12 October | |||||
FlixBus | 4:00 Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) | 5h35 | 9:35 Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last bus of the day. | |||||
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Major museum for 20th- and 21st-century art in the Dortmunder U, with changing exhibitions and city views from the upper floors.
Interactive football museum beside the main station, covering German football history with media installations and trophies.
Museum at Zollern Colliery presenting Ruhr industrial history in a striking Art Nouveau machine hall and heritage complex.
Large urban lake with promenades, boat hire and skyline views; popular for walks, cycling and waterside relaxation.
Green park with themed gardens, mature trees and one of Germany’s notable botanical collections, ideal for a quiet stroll.
Central square framed by historic façades and busy streets, useful as a starting point for exploring the old city centre.
A dark, top-fermented beer from Dortmund, long tied to the city’s brewing heritage. It is smoother and less bitter than Pils, and a classic local drink.
A hearty potato stew from Westphalia, traditionally cooked with vegetables and sausage or bacon. It is valued as comforting regional home cooking.
A classic Westphalian dish of rye bread topped with ham, pickles and sometimes egg. It reflects the region’s rye bread and cured meat traditions.
Traditional brewery restaurant serving Dortmund classics, beer and hearty regional dishes in a lively, historic setting.
Established German restaurant known for generous regional cooking, seasonal dishes and a warm, traditional atmosphere.
Casual local venue popular for currywurst, schnitzel and Ruhrgebiet comfort food in an unfussy setting.
Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than Munich or Frankfurt, while public transport and everyday costs stay fairly manageable for visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave about 5-10% in restaurants, round up taxi fares, and leave small change in cafés for good service.
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Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf -> Dortmund Hauptbahnhof
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Most Amsterdam to Dortmund buses use the Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) to Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Amsterdam and Dortmund bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) is 3 km from Amsterdam city centre. Public transport options include:
Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Sloterdijk (in the station), Burger King (in the station), Julia's (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance and in the shopping area.
Ticket office support is available at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk).
Available at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Amsterdam, Piarcoplein (Amsterdam Sloterdijk): Elevators, ramps.
Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1 has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Several dining options available inside the terminal.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the terminal. ATMs are aTMs available in the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1.
Available at Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Schiphol, Airport Terminal 1: Facilities available for persons with reduced mobility.
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Express (in the station), Bistro Central (0.2 km), Restaurant Heimatliebe (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance of the station.
Ticket office support is available at Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
Available at Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf: Elevators, ramps.
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