Bus and Coach from Dortmund to Cardiff: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Dortmund to Cardiff

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

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Tuesday

£45

Wednesday

£40

Thursday

£54

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	20h 35m	18:05	Dortmund	Central Station	13:40	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 22/09/2026 18:05:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/09/2026 13:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 35m
FlixBus	22h 35m	14:05	Dortmund	Central Station	11:40	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£51	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 22/09/2026 14:05:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/09/2026 11:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £51 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 35m
FlixBus	21h 50m	03:55	Dortmund	Central Station	00:45	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£54	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 22/09/2026 03:55:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 23/09/2026 00:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Dortmund to Cardiff via Rotterdam, you can save more than £9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  29h 20m
  
  0
  
  10:55
  
  Dortmund
  Central Station
  
  15:05
  
  Rotterdam
  Central Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £11
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 23/09/2026 10:55:00 to Central Coach Station, Rotterdam (Netherlands) arriving at 23/09/2026 15:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
- FlixBus
  
  19h 25m
  
  0
  
  20:50
  
  Rotterdam
  Central Coach Station
  
  15:15
  
  Cardiff
  Kingsway Coach Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £24
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 23/09/2026 20:50:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/09/2026 15:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 25m
Travel time is 9h 45m longer, but you will save £9

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	25h 55m	23:50	Dortmund	Central Station	00:45	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 23/09/2026 23:50:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/09/2026 00:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £40 per person are available. Travel duration is 25h 55m
FlixBus	20h 35m	18:05	Dortmund	Central Station	13:40	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£46	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 23/09/2026 18:05:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/09/2026 13:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 20h 35m
FlixBus	22h 35m	14:05	Dortmund	Central Station	11:40	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 23/09/2026 14:05:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/09/2026 11:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £56 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 35m

Did you know that if you travel from Dortmund to Cardiff via Rotterdam, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  29h 20m
  
  0
  
  10:55
  
  Dortmund
  Central Station
  
  15:05
  
  Rotterdam
  Central Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £11
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 23/09/2026 10:55:00 to Central Coach Station, Rotterdam (Netherlands) arriving at 23/09/2026 15:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 10m
- FlixBus
  
  19h 25m
  
  0
  
  20:50
  
  Rotterdam
  Central Coach Station
  
  15:15
  
  Cardiff
  Kingsway Coach Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £24
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 23/09/2026 20:50:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/09/2026 15:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 25m
Travel time is 9h 45m longer, but you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	22h 35m	14:05	Dortmund	Central Station	11:40	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£54	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 24/09/2026 14:05:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/09/2026 11:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 22h 35m
FlixBus	21h 50m	03:55	Dortmund	Central Station	00:45	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£57	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 24/09/2026 03:55:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/09/2026 00:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 21h 50m
FlixBus	19h 50m	18:50	Dortmund	Central Station	13:40	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£57	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 24/09/2026 18:50:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 25/09/2026 13:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 50m
FlixBus	28h 30m	21:15	Dortmund	Central Station	00:45	Cardiff	Kingsway Coach Stop	Economy	£78	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 24/09/2026 21:15:00 to Kingsway Coach Stop, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 26/09/2026 00:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £78 per person are available. Travel duration is 28h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Dortmund to Cardiff via London, you can save more than £9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  18h 55m
  
  0
  
  18:05
  
  Dortmund
  Central Station
  
  07:00
  
  London
  Victoria Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £37
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 23/09/2026 18:05:00 to Victoria Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/09/2026 07:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 55m
- National Express
  
  3h 30m
  
  0
  
  08:30
  
  London
  Victoria Coach Station
  
  12:00
  
  Cardiff
  University
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £8
  
  A Bus from National Express goes from Victoria Coach Station, London (United Kingdom) at 24/09/2026 08:30:00 to University, Cardiff (United Kingdom) arriving at 24/09/2026 12:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 30m
Travel time is 0h 5m longer, but you will save £9

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Dortmund to Cardiff is £40 on 23/09/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Dortmund and Cardiff

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

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily coaches from Dortmund to Cardiff. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Dortmund and Cardiff.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 5 coaches from Dortmund to Cardiff, while Night sees the fewest connections between Dortmund and Cardiff, with 2 offers.

Facts about coaches from Dortmund to Cardiff

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 3 times every day by bus from Dortmund to Cardiff in one click! Book your bus ticket from Dortmund to Cardiff starting from £40!

Cheapest Bus	£40
Fastest Bus	18h 50m
Earliest Coach	03:55
Latest Coach	21:15
Daily Bus Connections	3 Ø
Distance	736.2 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Dortmund to Cardiff

Every day, 3 buses from 1 coach companies leave Dortmund for Cardiff: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 18/09/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 14/09

Tuesday 15/09

Wednesday 16/09

Thursday 17/09

Friday 18/09

Saturday 19/09

Sunday 20/09

Monday 21/09

Tuesday 22/09

£45

Wednesday 23/09

£40

Thursday 24/09

£54

Friday 25/09

£54

Saturday 26/09

Sunday 27/09

£56

Monday 28/09

Tuesday 29/09

Wednesday 30/09

£46

Thursday 01/10

£54

Friday 02/10

£60

Saturday 03/10

£54

Sunday 04/10

£56

Monday 05/10

£45

Tuesday 06/10

Wednesday 07/10

£44

Thursday 08/10

Friday 09/10

Saturday 10/10

£51

Sunday 11/10

The cheapest time to travel from Dortmund to Cardiff

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

With a price starting from £40, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Dortmund to Cardiff. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £54.

Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Dortmund to Cardiff, with £40. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £51.

How to save money travelling from Dortmund to Cardiff

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 Dortmund to Cardiff 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 Dortmund to Cardiff, 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 coaches from Dortmund to Cardiff are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Dortmund and Cardiff

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Dortmund and Cardiff.

Signal Iduna Park

Central Bus Station

Platz der Deutschen Einheit 1

Bövinghausen Train Station

Derne Train Station

Aplerbeck Süd Train Station

Kingsway Coach Stop

North Rd

University

Park Place 50

Coach Station

Sophia Gardens 2

Gabalfa Interchange

North Road 213

Bus Interchange

Central Square 3

Service and Comfort on the bus from Dortmund to Cardiff

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

FAQs about the Dortmund to Cardiff bus

How much does a Dortmund - Cardiff coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Dortmund - Cardiff bus trip is available from £40 and takes 24h 55m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Dortmund to Cardiff?

The connection Dortmund to Cardiff is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £40 to £78. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Dortmund - Cardiff route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Dortmund to Cardiff is offered by roughly 3 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Cardiff from Dortmund take?

The quickest coach from Dortmund to Cardiff is provided by FlixBus and takes 18h 50m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £57. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Dortmund to Cardiff?

The earliest bus to Cardiff departs from Dortmund at 03:55. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Dortmund to Cardiff?

The latest bus to Cardiff departs from Dortmund at 21:15. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Dortmund - Cardiff route?

Passengers looking to travel from Dortmund to Cardiff can travel with FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Dortmund and Cardiff?

You can check all the direct connections between Dortmund and Cardiff 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 bus to Cardiff from Dortmund?

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

What equipment is available for the Dortmund Cardiff 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 travelling 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 Dortmund to Cardiff on your planned travel date.

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Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Dortmund to Cardiff

Economy

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

More bus routes to Dortmund and to Cardiff

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