Bus Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.

today

from $24

tomorrow

from $22

Tuesday

from $19

Wednesday

from $17

Thursday

from $18

Friday

from $23

Saturday

from $24

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 15m	6:00 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	9:15 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 8/10/2025 6:00:00 AM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 8/10/2025 9:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
FlixBus	3h 10m	10:55 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	2:05 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 8/10/2025 10:55:00 PM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 8/11/2025 2:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
FlixBus	4h 0m	11:00 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	3:00 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 8/10/2025 11:00:00 AM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 8/10/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
FlixBus	3h 30m	2:00 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	5:30 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 8/10/2025 2:00:00 PM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 8/10/2025 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 15m	6:00 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	9:15 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 8/11/2025 6:00:00 AM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 8/11/2025 9:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
FlixBus	3h 10m	10:55 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	2:05 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 8/11/2025 10:55:00 PM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 8/12/2025 2:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
FlixBus	4h 0m	11:00 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	3:00 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 8/11/2025 11:00:00 AM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 8/11/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
FlixBus	3h 30m	2:00 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	5:30 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$34	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 8/11/2025 2:00:00 PM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 8/11/2025 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 15m	6:00 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	9:15 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 8/12/2025 6:00:00 AM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 8/12/2025 9:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
FlixBus	4h 0m	11:00 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	3:00 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 8/12/2025 11:00:00 AM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 8/12/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
FlixBus	3h 30m	2:00 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	5:30 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 8/12/2025 2:00:00 PM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 8/12/2025 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
FlixBus	3h 10m	10:55 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	2:05 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 8/12/2025 10:55:00 PM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 8/13/2025 2:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 15m	6:00 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	9:15 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 8/13/2025 6:00:00 AM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 8/13/2025 9:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
FlixBus	3h 30m	2:00 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	5:30 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 8/13/2025 2:00:00 PM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 8/13/2025 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
FlixBus	3h 10m	10:55 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	2:05 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 8/13/2025 10:55:00 PM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 8/14/2025 2:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
FlixBus	4h 0m	11:00 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	3:00 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 8/13/2025 11:00:00 AM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 8/13/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 15m	6:00 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	9:15 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 8/14/2025 6:00:00 AM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 8/14/2025 9:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $18 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
FlixBus	4h 0m	11:00 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	3:00 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 8/14/2025 11:00:00 AM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 8/14/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
FlixBus	3h 30m	2:00 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	5:30 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 8/14/2025 2:00:00 PM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 8/14/2025 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
FlixBus	3h 10m	10:55 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	2:05 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 8/14/2025 10:55:00 PM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 8/15/2025 2:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 15m	6:00 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	9:15 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 8/15/2025 6:00:00 AM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 8/15/2025 9:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
FlixBus	3h 10m	10:55 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	2:05 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 8/15/2025 10:55:00 PM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 8/16/2025 2:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
FlixBus	4h 0m	11:00 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	3:00 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 8/15/2025 11:00:00 AM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 8/15/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
FlixBus	3h 30m	2:00 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	5:30 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 8/15/2025 2:00:00 PM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 8/15/2025 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 15m	6:00 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	9:15 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 8/16/2025 6:00:00 AM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 8/16/2025 9:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
FlixBus	3h 30m	2:00 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	5:30 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 8/16/2025 2:00:00 PM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 8/16/2025 5:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
FlixBus	3h 10m	10:55 PM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	2:05 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 8/16/2025 10:55:00 PM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 8/17/2025 2:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
FlixBus	4h 0m	11:00 AM	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	3:00 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 8/16/2025 11:00:00 AM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 8/16/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund via Siegen, you can save more than $2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  4h 0m
  
  0
  
  11:00 AM
  
  Frankfurt am Main
  Central Station
  
  1:10 PM
  
  Siegen
  Koblenzer Str. Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $13
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 8/14/2025 11:00:00 AM to Koblenzer Str. Bus Stop, Siegen (Germany) arriving at 8/14/2025 1:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 45m
  
  0
  
  1:15 PM
  
  Siegen
  Koblenzer Str. Bus Stop
  
  3:00 PM
  
  Dortmund
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Koblenzer Str. Bus Stop, Siegen (Germany) at 8/14/2025 1:15:00 PM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 8/14/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
Travel time is 0h 50m longer, but you will save $2

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund is $13 on 9/2/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Frankfurt am Main and Dortmund

See here how frequent the connections between Frankfurt am Main and Dortmund are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Frankfurt am Main and Dortmund.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 14 buses from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Frankfurt am Main and Dortmund, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 4 times every day by bus from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund in one click! Book your bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund starting from $13!

Cheapest Bus	$13
Fastest Bus	3h 10m
Earliest Bus	6:00 AM
Latest Bus	10:55 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	110.6 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund

Every day, 4 buses from 1 bus companies leave Frankfurt am Main for Dortmund: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/11/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 08/10

$24

Monday 08/11

$22

Tuesday 08/12

$19

Wednesday 08/13

$17

Thursday 08/14

$18

Friday 08/15

$23

Saturday 08/16

$23

Sunday 08/17

$20

Monday 08/18

$16

Tuesday 08/19

$17

Wednesday 08/20

$17

Thursday 08/21

$16

Friday 08/22

$19

Saturday 08/23

$19

Sunday 08/24

$21

Monday 08/25

$16

Tuesday 08/26

$16

Wednesday 08/27

$15

Thursday 08/28

$15

Friday 08/29

$16

Saturday 08/30

$16

Sunday 08/31

$16

Monday 09/01

$14

Tuesday 09/02

$13

Wednesday 09/03

$14

Thursday 09/04

Friday 09/05

$15

Saturday 09/06

The cheapest time to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $13, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $16.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund, with $17. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $17.

How to save money travelling from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Frankfurt am Main and Dortmund

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Frankfurt am Main and Dortmund.

Central Bus Station

Karlsruher Straße 10

Seilerstraße Bus Stop

Baseler Platz Bus Stop

Stresemannallee/Mörfelder Landstr. Bus Stop

Universitätssportanlagen Bus Stop

Signal Iduna Park

Central Bus Station

Platz der Deutschen Einheit 1

Asseln Aplerbecker Straße Bus Stop

Brünninghausen Bus Stop

Dollersweg Bus Stop

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund? Compare all modes of transports from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund? Or which bus companies serve the route Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund bus

How much does a Frankfurt am Main Dortmund bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $13 and takes 3h 15m to reach Dortmund. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $13 and $41. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Dortmund.

On average, how many connections are available from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund each day?

Every day, the Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund take?

The fastest bus from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund is offered by FlixBus and takes 3h 10m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $26. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund?

The earliest bus arriving in Dortmund from Frankfurt am Main starts at 6:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund?

The latest bus trip departing from Frankfurt am Main for Dortmund starts at 10:55 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Frankfurt am Main Dortmund route?

When traveling by bus from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund, passengers can travel with FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Frankfurt am Main and Dortmund?

You can check all the direct connections between Frankfurt am Main and Dortmund by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Frankfurt am Main Dortmund bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Frankfurt am Main Dortmund bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Frankfurt am Main and to Dortmund

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Frankfurt am Main and to Dortmund. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!