The cheapest and fastest coaches from Bilbao to Dortmund
Cheapest price
£76
Average price
£104
Fastest journey
23 h 40 m
Average duration
1 d 3 h 30 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
1203 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Bilbao to Dortmund is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bilbao to Dortmund will cost around £104 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £76.
Of the 4 buses that leave Bilbao for Dortmund every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 1203 km distance in an average of 1 d 3 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 23 h 40 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 d 10 h 9 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.








Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Bilbao to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Bilbao to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £75. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £75, and a train costs an average of £342.
Distance: 1203 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight | Train |
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£122 Average Price Cheapest | £242 Average Price | £342 Average Price |
24h 35m Average total duration 24h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 33h 46m Average total duration 33h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Bilbao to Dortmund bus times
The table below shows live departures for Bilbao to Dortmund coaches for today, Sunday 14 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 21:20 Bilbao | 34h09 | 07:29 Dortmund | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Bilbao to Dortmund
Buses from Bilbao to Dortmund run on average 5 times per day, taking around 24h 5m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £75 if you book in advance.
The earliest coach runs at 01:45, the last at 23:30. The fastest coach covers the 1203 km distance in 23h 40m.
Distance 1203 km |
Average bus duration 24h 5m |
Cheapest ticket price £75 |
Buses per day 5 |
Fastest bus 23h 40m |
First bus 01:45 |
Last bus 23:30 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Autobuses La Unión from Bilbao to DortmundYou can travel by bus between Bilbao to Dortmund with FlixBus, Autobuses La Unión for as low as £75. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bilbao to Dortmund coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Bilbao to Dortmund by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dortmund, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Bilbao and Dortmund
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Estación (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 58, 62, 77 Metro: L1, L2 Train: C1, C2
- 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
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