Bus and Coach from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund: Compare all prices

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

£16

tomorrow

£13

Tuesday

£13

Wednesday

£12

Thursday

£12

Friday

£14

Saturday

£13

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 10m	22:55	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	02:05	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 01/11/2026 22:55:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 02/11/2026 02:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
FlixBus	4h 0m	11:00	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	15:00	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 01/11/2026 11:00:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 01/11/2026 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
FlixBus	3h 40m	13:20	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	17:00	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	£33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 01/11/2026 13:20:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 01/11/2026 17:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 15m	06:00	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	09:15	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 02/11/2026 06:00:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 02/11/2026 09:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
FlixBus	4h 0m	11:00	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	15:00	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 02/11/2026 11:00:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 02/11/2026 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
FlixBus	5h 10m	03:10	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	08:20	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 02/11/2026 03:10:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 02/11/2026 08:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
FlixBus	5h 10m	06:30	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	11:40	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 02/11/2026 06:30:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 02/11/2026 11:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 15m	06:00	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	09:15	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 03/11/2026 06:00:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 03/11/2026 09:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
FlixBus	4h 0m	11:00	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	15:00	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 03/11/2026 11:00:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 03/11/2026 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
FlixBus	5h 10m	03:10	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	08:20	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 03/11/2026 03:10:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 03/11/2026 08:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 15m	06:00	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	09:15	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 04/11/2026 06:00:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 04/11/2026 09:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
FlixBus	3h 10m	22:55	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	02:05	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 04/11/2026 22:55:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 05/11/2026 02:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
FlixBus	4h 0m	11:00	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	15:00	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 04/11/2026 11:00:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 04/11/2026 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
FlixBus	3h 40m	13:20	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	17:00	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 04/11/2026 13:20:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 04/11/2026 17:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 15m	06:00	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	09:15	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 05/11/2026 06:00:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 05/11/2026 09:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
FlixBus	3h 40m	13:20	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	17:00	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 05/11/2026 13:20:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 05/11/2026 17:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
FlixBus	3h 10m	22:55	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	02:05	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	£12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 05/11/2026 22:55:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 06/11/2026 02:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
FlixBus	5h 10m	06:30	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	11:40	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 05/11/2026 06:30:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 05/11/2026 11:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
FlixBus	5h 10m	03:10	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	08:20	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 05/11/2026 03:10:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 05/11/2026 08:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 15m	06:00	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	09:15	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 06/11/2026 06:00:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 06/11/2026 09:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
FlixBus	3h 10m	22:55	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	02:05	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 06/11/2026 22:55:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 07/11/2026 02:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
FlixBus	5h 10m	06:30	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	11:40	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 06/11/2026 06:30:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 06/11/2026 11:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
FlixBus	5h 10m	03:10	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	08:20	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 06/11/2026 03:10:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 06/11/2026 08:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
FlixBus	3h 40m	13:20	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	17:00	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	£20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 06/11/2026 13:20:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 06/11/2026 17:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m

Did you know that if you travel from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund via Siegen, you can save more than £1? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  3h 10m
  
  0
  
  22:55
  
  Frankfurt am Main
  Central Station
  
  00:35
  
  Siegen
  Koblenzer Str. Bus Stop
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £7
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 04/11/2026 22:55:00 to Koblenzer Str. Bus Stop, Siegen (Germany) arriving at 05/11/2026 00:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £7 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 40m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 25m
  
  0
  
  00:40
  
  Siegen
  Koblenzer Str. Bus Stop
  
  02:05
  
  Dortmund
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £5
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Koblenzer Str. Bus Stop, Siegen (Germany) at 05/11/2026 00:40:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 05/11/2026 02:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 25m
Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save £1

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	3h 15m	06:00	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	09:15	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 07/11/2026 06:00:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 07/11/2026 09:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
FlixBus	3h 40m	13:20	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	17:00	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 07/11/2026 13:20:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 07/11/2026 17:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
FlixBus	3h 10m	22:55	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	02:05	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	£13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 07/11/2026 22:55:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 08/11/2026 02:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
FlixBus	4h 0m	11:00	Frankfurt am Main	Central Station	15:00	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	£14	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 07/11/2026 11:00:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 07/11/2026 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £14 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund is £11 on 10/11/2026. Flexible travellers 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.

Thursday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily coaches from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Frankfurt am Main and Dortmund.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 14 coaches from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund, while Night sees the fewest connections between Frankfurt am Main and Dortmund, with 4 offers.

Facts about coaches 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 £11!

Cheapest Bus	£11
Fastest Bus	3h 10m
Earliest Coach	11:00
Latest Coach	22:55
Daily Bus Connections	4 Ø
Distance	177.9 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund

Every day, 4 buses from 1 coach 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 01/11/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 26/10

Tuesday 27/10

Wednesday 28/10

Thursday 29/10

Friday 30/10

Saturday 31/10

Sunday 01/11

£16

Monday 02/11

£13

Tuesday 03/11

£13

Wednesday 04/11

£12

Thursday 05/11

£12

Friday 06/11

£14

Saturday 07/11

£13

Sunday 08/11

£14

Monday 09/11

£12

Tuesday 10/11

£11

Wednesday 11/11

£11

Thursday 12/11

£12

Friday 13/11

£14

Saturday 14/11

£14

Sunday 15/11

£14

Monday 16/11

£13

Tuesday 17/11

£12

Wednesday 18/11

£12

Thursday 19/11

£11

Friday 20/11

£12

Saturday 21/11

£14

Sunday 22/11

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 £10, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £13.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund, with £10. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £12.

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 coaches from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Frankfurt am Main and Dortmund

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

Central Coach Station

Karlsruher Straße 10

Stuttgarter Strasse Bus Stop

Stuttgarter Str.

Central Station

Mannheimer Str 6

Seilerstraße Bus Stop

South Station

Diesterwegplatz

Signal Iduna Park

Bövinghausen Train Station

Derne Train Station

Aplerbeck Süd Train Station

Asseln Mitte Train Station

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 coaches 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 coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Frankfurt am Main - Dortmund bus trip is available from £11 and takes 3h 15m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £11 to £33. 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 Frankfurt am Main - Dortmund route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund is offered by roughly 4 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

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

The quickest coach from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund is provided by FlixBus and takes 3h 10m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £16. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

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

The earliest bus to Dortmund departs from Frankfurt am Main at 11:00. 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 Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund?

The latest bus to Dortmund departs from Frankfurt am Main at 22:55. 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 Frankfurt am Main - Dortmund route?

Passengers looking to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund 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 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 bus to Dortmund from Frankfurt am Main?

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 Frankfurt am Main Dortmund 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 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 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 Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund?

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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!