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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main
Cheapest price
£10
Average price
£15
Fastest journey
2 h 10 m
Average duration
2 h 34 m
Buses per day
8
Distance
178 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main will cost around £15 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £10.
Of the 8 buses that leave Dortmund for Frankfurt am Main every day 8 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 178 km distance in an average of 2 h 34 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 10 m .
The slowest buses will take 3 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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Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 50m. 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 coach costs an average of £12, and a flight costs an average of £83.
Distance: 178 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
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£17 Average Price Cheapest | £52 Average Price | £92 Average Price |
4h 40m Average total duration 4h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 6m Average total duration 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration Fastest 50m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Frankfurt am Main bus times
The table below shows live departures for Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main coaches for today, Tuesday 2 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| FlixBus | 03:55 Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 4h05 | 08:00 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 03:55 Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 3h20 | 07:15 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 07:15 Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 5h15 | 12:30 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 20:15 Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 3h45 | 00:00 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus | 20:15 Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 3h20 | 23:35 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) | 0 changesdirect |
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Overview: Bus from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main
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Buses from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main run on average 9 times per day, taking around 4h 10m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £12 if you book in advance.
There are 9 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 178 km distance in 3h 20m.
Distance 178 km |
Average bus duration 4h 10m |
Cheapest ticket price £12 |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 3h 20m |
First bus 00:25 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Globtour Medjugorjie from Dortmund to Frankfurt am MainYou can travel by bus between Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Globtour Medjugorjie for as low as £12. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dortmund to Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf, which is located around 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36), located 8.4 miles (13.6 km) away from the city centre.
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Important Stations and Airports in Dortmund and Frankfurt am Main
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Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
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Ticket Office
- 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
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- McDonald's (in the station)
- Hausmann's (in the station).
- Available outside the terminal at designated taxi stands.
- Elevators, ramps, assistance
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 61, 62, 77 Train: S8, S9
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