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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for 15 Sept

Cheapest price on 15 Sept

£15

Average ticket price on 15 Sept

£16

Fastest journey on 15 Sept

3 h 10 m

Average journey duration on 15 Sept

3 h 30 m

Buses on 15 Sept

8

Distance

178 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.

The average ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund will cost around £16 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £15.

Fast coaches

On Tue 15 Sept, we found 8 buses from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund, including 8 direct services.

These direct buses cover the 178 km distance in an average of 3 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .

The slowest buses will take 3 h 45 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.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    22:203h45
    Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    2:05Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    £151One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:053h40
    Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
    9:45Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    £151One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    13:203h40
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    17:00Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    £151One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    22:553h10
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    2:05Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    £151One-way
    0 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:303h15
    Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    9:45Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    £151One-way
    0 changes

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £16 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 2h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £16, while a flight costs an average of £104.

Distance: 178 km

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£16

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Cheapest

£36

Average Price

£104

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£30

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3h 44m

Average total duration

3h 14m

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3h 54m

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45m

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2h 43m

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The cheapest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund is a coach with an average price of £16.

This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund:

A coach is £20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund costing on average £36.

A coach is £88 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund costing on average £104.

The fastest way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund is by flight with an average journey time of 45m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Coach takes on average 3h 14m.

Train takes on average 3h 24m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Dortmund including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around £16 compared to roughly £30 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £14. The journey takes 3h 14m versus 2h 43m 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.

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.

Live departures

Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund bus times

The table below shows live departures for Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund coaches for today, Monday 14 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
FlixBusFlixBus5:35 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
3h40
9:15 Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus6:00 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
3h15
9:15 Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus6:30 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
5h10
11:40 Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus10:25 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
4h35
15:00 Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus11:00 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
4h00
15:00 Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus13:20 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
3h40
17:00 Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus22:20 Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)
3h45
2:05 Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf0 changesdirect
FlixBusFlixBus22:55 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
3h10
2:05 Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf0 changesdirect
Tuesday 15 September
FlixBusFlixBus3:10 Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
5h10
8:20 Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf0 changesdirect

This is the last bus of the day.

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Why should you book Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund coaches with Omio?

FlixBus operates all coaches services from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund.
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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund

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Buses from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund run on average 9 times per day, taking around 3h 14m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £11 but you can travel from only £6 by train.

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 10m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £6
Distance
178 km
Average bus duration
3h 14m
Cheapest ticket price
£11
Buses per day
9
Direct buses
9
Fastest bus
3h 10m
First bus
0:25
Last bus
23:50
Cheapest Month
Sept
Cheapest Day
Wed
High Season
Jul - Sept
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Busiest Day
Tue
Least Busy Day
Mon
Best time to book
35 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Train from £6

Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Frankfurt am Main to DortmundYou can travel by bus between Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as £6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

FlixBus

About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average FlixBus Duration
3h 10m
Cheapest FlixBus Price
£11
FlixBus frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.

BlaBlaCar

About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: \Bla\" for quiet, \"BlaBla\" for talkative, and \"BlaBlaBla\" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys."
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
4 a day

Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar from Frankfurt am Main to DortmundYou can travel by bus between Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for as low as £6. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey

FlixBus

About
FlixBus is one of Europe’s leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and now offering long-distance services across Europe and the United States. In addition to its extensive daytime network, FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select European routes. Standard amenities include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge devices, extra legroom, luggage space, and onboard toilets, with snacks and drinks available for purchase. FlixBus offers a single Standard ticket type for all routes, which includes one carry-on bag and one checked bag per passenger. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and for reserving specific seats, such as Extra Seats, Table Seats, or Panorama Seats. This combination of affordability, comfort, and wide coverage makes FlixBus a popular choice for budget-conscious travelers.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average FlixBus Duration
3h 10m
Cheapest FlixBus Price
£11
FlixBus frequency
7 a day
Luggage included
One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Additional luggage
Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Amenities on board the bus
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Seat reservation
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Assistance; Priority boarding; Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Bikes
Bikes are allowed for a fee; must be booked.
Pets
Small pets in carriers allowed; guide dogs travel for free.

BlaBlaCar

About
BlaBlaCar is a French online marketplace for carpooling, connecting drivers with empty seats and passengers traveling to the same destination to share costs. Founded in 2006, it operates in Europe and Latin America, boasting 26 million active members. The platform also includes BlaBlaCar Bus, an intercity bus service. BlaBlaCar's name comes from its rating system for drivers' chattiness: \Bla\" for quiet, \"BlaBla\" for talkative, and \"BlaBlaBla\" for very chatty. The company aims to be the leading marketplace for shared travel, offering affordable and sustainable solutions by combining carpooling with bus journeys."
Luggage & cancellation policy
BlaBlaCar frequency
4 a day

Complete guide to Dortmund

Things to do in Dortmund

Discover the best of Dortmund — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Dortmund trip today.

  • Must visit

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.

  • Must visit

Deutsches Fußballmuseum

Interactive football museum beside the main station, covering German football history with media installations and trophies.

  • Recommended

LWL-Museum Zeche Zollern

Museum at Zollern Colliery presenting Ruhr industrial history in a striking Art Nouveau machine hall and heritage complex.

Euro (€)

Moderate for Germany: hotels and dining are usually cheaper than Munich or Frankfurt, while public transport and everyday costs stay fairly manageable for visitors.

Average meal costs

Budget
€8-12 for fast food or a simple lunch.
Mid-range
€18-30 per person for a restaurant meal.
Fine dining
€60+ per person for upscale dining.
Coffee
€2.80-4.50 for a cappuccino.

Tipping culture

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.

FAQs: Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund coach

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Frankfurt am Main 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.

FAQs
Cheap coach tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund can start from as little as £11 when you book in advance. The average coach ticket price for Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund is £16; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by coach from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund is 3h 10m to travel the 178 km long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest coach from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund leaves at 0:25. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest coach from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund leaves at 23:50.
Yes, there are 9 direct coaches a day from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer direct coaches.
When taking a coach from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund, you can count on FlixBus, BlaBlaCar for the best way to get you to Dortmund. You can also check all possible coach companies who offer a service between Frankfurt am Main and Dortmund and compare the amenities they offer before buying a coach ticket.
A trip to Dortmund from Frankfurt am Main is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3h 10m each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
The cheapest month for a coach from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund is September.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Frankfurt am Main and Dortmund including taking a train, coach and flight.
Yes, the following accessibility options are available when taking the coach from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund:
  • FlixBus
    • Assistance
    • Priority boarding
    • Wheelchair-accessible buses.
Yes, there are bathrooms on board the coach from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund for coach company FlixBus.
Whether you can cancel your coach ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund depends on the coach companies:
  • FlixBus
    • You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
Yes, bikes are allowed on board the coach with coach company FlixBus.
Tickets are often cheaper when booked early. Traveling during off-peak hours or on weekdays can help you save money. Sort results by price to quickly identify the most affordable options. Check for promotions or discounts available on our website and app.
No, there is no food available to purchase on board the coach from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund.
Yes, the following luggage options are included when booking a coach ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund:
  • FlixBus
    • One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
Yes, the following additional luggage options are available when booking a coach ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund:
  • FlixBus
    • Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
Yes, you can bring your pet on the coach from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund. The following conditions apply:
  • FlixBus
    • Small pets in carriers allowed
    • guide dogs travel for free.
You can reserve your seat on the coach from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund with the following coach company: FlixBus
Yes, there are USB plugs on board the coach from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund with the following coach company: FlixBus.
Yes, there is Wifi on board the coach from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund with the following coach company: FlixBus.

popular bus stations

Important Stations and Airports in Frankfurt am Main and Dortmund

Most Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund buses use the Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) to Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf station pair. Use this guide to compare Frankfurt am Main and Dortmund bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.

Departure bus stations in Frankfurt am Main
Arrival bus stations in Dortmund
Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
City-centre transport

Getting to Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof) from Frankfurt am Main city centre

Tram12 · 10m · £3 · every ~13 min
12 · 14m · £3 · every ~13 min
Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36)WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office
City-centre transport

Getting to Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) from Frankfurt am Main city centre

Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) is 10 km from Frankfurt am Main city centre. Public transport options include:

TrainIce · 19m · £2
S9, S8 · 24m · £3 · every ~9 min
BusBlaBlaCar Bus · 15m · £0.90 · every ~1 min
: Amsterdam Central Sloterdijk Train Station - Prague Central Bus Station, RegioJet 540 · 30m · £0.90
X61, 61 · 35m · every ~13 min
61, X61 · 36m · every ~13 min

Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) bus station facilities and services

Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.

Food and drink

Food options include: McDonald's (in the station), Hausmann's (in the station).

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located throughout the terminal, offering various banking services.

Tickets and information

Ticket office support is available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36): Parking, Taxis, WC.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Frankfurt am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36): Elevators, ramps, assistance.

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