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Muzeum Narodowe w Szczecinie
Major maritime museum with shipping, navigation and regional displays in landmark riverside buildings. Ideal for understanding Szczecin’s port identity.
Cheapest price on 19 Sept
£33
Average ticket price on 19 Sept
£51
Fastest journey on 19 Sept
10 h 25 m
Average journey duration on 19 Sept
10 h 48 m
Buses on 19 Sept
3
Distance
525 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Dortmund to Szczecin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dortmund to Szczecin will cost around £51 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £33.
On Sat 19 Sept, we found 3 buses from Dortmund to Szczecin, including 1 direct services.
These direct buses cover the 525 km distance in an average of 10 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 10 h 25 m .
The slowest buses will take 11 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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0Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Szczecin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £64 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 56m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £64, while a flight costs an average of £232.
Distance: 525 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£64 Average Price Cheapest | £110 Average Price | £232 Average Price | £86 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 27m Average total duration 9h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 53m Average total duration 6h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 56m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Szczecin:
A coach is £46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Szczecin costing on average £110.
A coach is £168 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Szczecin costing on average £232.
Other travel options to Szczecin take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 23m.
Coach takes on average 9h 57m.
Tickets start at around £64 compared to roughly £86 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £23. The journey takes 9h 57m versus 6h 42m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Sindbad.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
The table below shows live departures for Dortmund to Szczecin coaches for today, Friday 18 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 18:45 Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 12h30 | 7:15 Szczecin, Dworzec Autobusowy | 1 change | |
0 | 20:00 Dortmund | 11h15 | 7:15 Szczecin | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:20 Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 10h45 | 8:05 Szczecin, Dworzec Autobusowy | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 23:50 Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 10h25 | 10:15 Szczecin, Dworzec Autobusowy | 1 change | |
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Buses from Dortmund to Szczecin run on average 5 times per day, taking around 9h 57m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £38 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:55, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 525 km distance in 8h 35m.
Distance 525 km |
Average bus duration 9h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £38 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 8h 35m |
First bus 0:55 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Best time to book 1 day |
Discover the best of Szczecin — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Szczecin trip today.
Major maritime museum with shipping, navigation and regional displays in landmark riverside buildings. Ideal for understanding Szczecin’s port identity.
Contemporary museum focused on twentieth-century and civic history, housed in a striking underground building on Solidarności Square.
Interactive technology museum in a former tram depot, featuring historic vehicles, engineering exhibits and hands-on family displays.
Revived riverside island with boulevards, event spaces and harbour views. Popular for strolls and seeing Szczecin’s changing waterfront.
Large urban park with lawns, rose gardens and broad avenues. A favourite local walking area near major cultural sites and summer events.
Central square framed by the philharmonic and modern museum architecture. A key public space for city walks and contemporary Szczecin landmarks.
A rich fish soup from the Baltic and Oder waters, traditionally made with several fish species. It reflects Szczecin’s long port and fishing heritage.
Paprykarz szczeciński is a spicy rice and fish spread created in Szczecin’s fish-processing industry. It became one of the city’s most recognisable foods.
Fried or baked Baltic herring is a local staple, valued for the region’s maritime traditions and easy access to fresh fish from the coast.
Established restaurant known for Polish dishes and seafood in a refined but relaxed setting near the riverfront.
Popular venue specialising in Polish cooking and fish dishes, with an elegant interior suited to a leisurely dinner.
Casual, established spot for traditional Polish dumplings with a broad choice of fillings and a simple, welcoming atmosphere.
Budget-friendly by Polish city standards: meals, local transport and hotels usually cost less than in Kraków, Gdańsk or Warsaw.
Tipping is appreciated but not required. In restaurants, round up or leave 5-10% for good service; round up taxi fares; cafés usually just round up.
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Szczecin, Dworzec Autobusowy -> Brama Portowa, Szczecin
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dortmund to Szczecin 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 Szczecin, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Dortmund to Szczecin buses use the Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf to Szczecin, Dworzec Autobusowy station pair, with some services arriving at Szczecin, Pl. Grodnicki. Use this guide to compare Dortmund and Szczecin bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
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.
Szczecin, Pl. Grodnicki has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Szczecin, Pl. Grodnicki. ATMs are available at Szczecin, Pl. Grodnicki.
Ticket office support is available at Szczecin, Pl. Grodnicki.
Available at Szczecin, Pl. Grodnicki: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Szczecin, Pl. Grodnicki: Basic accessibility features for disabled passengers.
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