Bus and Coach from Karlsruhe to Dortmund: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Karlsruhe to Dortmund

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

today

£22

tomorrow

£22

Saturday

£22

Sunday

£23

Monday

Tuesday

£18

Wednesday

£16

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	8h 0m	18:05	Karlsruhe	Central Station	02:05	Dortmund	Central Station		Economy	£22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 03/09/2026 18:05:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 04/09/2026 02:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
	FlixBus	7h 35m	10:55	Karlsruhe	Central Station	18:30	Dortmund	Central Station		Economy	£23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 03/09/2026 10:55:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 03/09/2026 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m

Did you know that if you travel from Karlsruhe to Dortmund via Frankfurt am Main, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  10h 45m
  
  0
  
  06:15
  
  Karlsruhe
  Central Station
  
  08:45
  
  Frankfurt am Main
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £8
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 05/09/2026 06:15:00 to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 05/09/2026 08:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
- FlixBus
  
  3h 40m
  
  0
  
  13:20
  
  Frankfurt am Main
  Central Station
  
  17:00
  
  Dortmund
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £12
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 05/09/2026 13:20:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 05/09/2026 17:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 40m
Travel time is 3h 10m longer, but you will save £2

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 0m	18:05	Karlsruhe	Central Station	02:05	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 04/09/2026 18:05:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 05/09/2026 02:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
FlixBus	7h 35m	10:55	Karlsruhe	Central Station	18:30	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 04/09/2026 10:55:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 04/09/2026 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
FlixBus	6h 0m	03:15	Karlsruhe	Central Station	09:15	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	£35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 04/09/2026 03:15:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 04/09/2026 09:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Karlsruhe to Dortmund via Frankfurt am Main, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  5h 45m
  
  0
  
  20:20
  
  Karlsruhe
  Central Station
  
  22:30
  
  Frankfurt am Main
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £8
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 05/09/2026 20:20:00 to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 05/09/2026 22:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
- FlixBus
  
  3h 10m
  
  0
  
  22:55
  
  Frankfurt am Main
  Central Station
  
  02:05
  
  Dortmund
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £12
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 05/09/2026 22:55:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 06/09/2026 02:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Travel Time is 0h 15m shorter, and you will save £2

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 0m	18:05	Karlsruhe	Central Station	02:05	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 05/09/2026 18:05:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 06/09/2026 02:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
FlixBus	8h 25m	23:55	Karlsruhe	Central Station	08:20	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 05/09/2026 23:55:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 06/09/2026 08:20:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 25m
FlixBus	6h 45m	08:15	Karlsruhe	Central Station	15:00	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 05/09/2026 08:15:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 05/09/2026 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
FlixBus	7h 35m	10:55	Karlsruhe	Central Station	18:30	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 05/09/2026 10:55:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 05/09/2026 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
FlixBus	6h 0m	03:15	Karlsruhe	Central Station	09:15	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	£33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 05/09/2026 03:15:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 05/09/2026 09:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £33 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Karlsruhe to Dortmund via Frankfurt am Main, you can save more than £2? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  5h 45m
  
  0
  
  20:20
  
  Karlsruhe
  Central Station
  
  22:30
  
  Frankfurt am Main
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £8
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 05/09/2026 20:20:00 to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 05/09/2026 22:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
- FlixBus
  
  3h 10m
  
  0
  
  22:55
  
  Frankfurt am Main
  Central Station
  
  02:05
  
  Dortmund
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £12
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 05/09/2026 22:55:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 06/09/2026 02:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Travel Time is 0h 15m shorter, and you will save £2

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 0m	03:15	Karlsruhe	Central Station	09:15	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 06/09/2026 03:15:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 06/09/2026 09:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
FlixBus	6h 45m	08:15	Karlsruhe	Central Station	15:00	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	£23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 06/09/2026 08:15:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 06/09/2026 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m
FlixBus	7h 35m	10:55	Karlsruhe	Central Station	18:30	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	£24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 06/09/2026 10:55:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 06/09/2026 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
FlixBus	8h 0m	18:05	Karlsruhe	Central Station	02:05	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	£25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 06/09/2026 18:05:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 07/09/2026 02:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £25 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m

Did you know that if you travel from Karlsruhe to Dortmund via Frankfurt am Main, you can save more than £5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  6h 0m
  
  0
  
  03:15
  
  Karlsruhe
  Central Station
  
  05:50
  
  Frankfurt am Main
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £8
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 08/09/2026 03:15:00 to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 08/09/2026 05:50:00. 50 Economy ticket for £8 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 35m
- FlixBus
  
  3h 15m
  
  0
  
  06:00
  
  Frankfurt am Main
  Central Station
  
  09:15
  
  Dortmund
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £10
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 08/09/2026 06:00:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 08/09/2026 09:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save £5

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	6h 0m	03:15	Karlsruhe	Central Station	09:15	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 08/09/2026 03:15:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 08/09/2026 09:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
FlixBus	8h 0m	18:05	Karlsruhe	Central Station	02:05	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 08/09/2026 18:05:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 09/09/2026 02:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
FlixBus	6h 45m	08:15	Karlsruhe	Central Station	15:00	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	£22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 08/09/2026 08:15:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 08/09/2026 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £22 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 0m	18:05	Karlsruhe	Central Station	02:05	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 09/09/2026 18:05:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 10/09/2026 02:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 0m
FlixBus	6h 0m	03:15	Karlsruhe	Central Station	09:15	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 09/09/2026 03:15:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 09/09/2026 09:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 0m
FlixBus	6h 45m	08:15	Karlsruhe	Central Station	15:00	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	£18	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Karlsruhe (Germany) at 09/09/2026 08:15:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 09/09/2026 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £18 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 45m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Karlsruhe to Dortmund is £12 on 24/09/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Karlsruhe and Dortmund

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

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily coaches from Karlsruhe to Dortmund. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Karlsruhe and Dortmund.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 8 coaches from Karlsruhe to Dortmund, while Night sees the fewest connections between Karlsruhe and Dortmund, with 5 offers.

Facts about coaches from Karlsruhe to Dortmund

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 3 times every day by bus from Karlsruhe to Dortmund in one click! Book your bus ticket from Karlsruhe to Dortmund starting from £12!

Cheapest Bus	£12
Fastest Bus	6h 0m
Earliest Coach	10:55
Latest Coach	18:05
Daily Bus Connections	3 Ø
Distance	286.6 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Karlsruhe to Dortmund

Every day, 3 buses from 1 coach companies leave Karlsruhe for Dortmund: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/09/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 31/08

Tuesday 01/09

Wednesday 02/09

Thursday 03/09

£22

Friday 04/09

£22

Saturday 05/09

£22

Sunday 06/09

£24

Monday 07/09

£20

Tuesday 08/09

£18

Wednesday 09/09

£16

Thursday 10/09

£19

Friday 11/09

£22

Saturday 12/09

£21

Sunday 13/09

£24

Monday 14/09

£19

Tuesday 15/09

£14

Wednesday 16/09

£15

Thursday 17/09

£18

Friday 18/09

£15

Saturday 19/09

£20

Sunday 20/09

£21

Monday 21/09

£17

Tuesday 22/09

£13

Wednesday 23/09

Thursday 24/09

£12

Friday 25/09

Saturday 26/09

Sunday 27/09

The cheapest time to travel from Karlsruhe to Dortmund

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

With a price starting from £12, Thursday is the cheapest day for a coach from Karlsruhe to Dortmund. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £21.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Karlsruhe to Dortmund, with £12. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £18.

How to save money travelling from Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe to Dortmund are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Karlsruhe and Dortmund

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

Central Bus Station

Durlach Auer Str./Dr.Willmar Schwabe Bus Stop

Kühler Krug Train Station

Bannwaldallee Station

Barbarossa Square Station

Signal Iduna Park

Central Bus Station

Platz der Deutschen Einheit 1

Asseln Aplerbecker Straße Bus Stop

Bockumweg Bus Stop

Brünninghausen Bus Stop

Service and Comfort on the bus from Karlsruhe to Dortmund

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

FAQs about the Karlsruhe to Dortmund bus

How much does a Karlsruhe - Dortmund coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Karlsruhe - Dortmund bus trip is available from £12 and takes 8h 0m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Karlsruhe to Dortmund is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £12 to £35. 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 Karlsruhe - Dortmund route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Karlsruhe to Dortmund 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 Dortmund from Karlsruhe take?

The quickest coach from Karlsruhe to Dortmund is provided by FlixBus and takes 6h 0m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £35. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Karlsruhe to Dortmund?

The earliest bus to Dortmund departs from Karlsruhe at 10:55. 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 Karlsruhe to Dortmund?

The latest bus to Dortmund departs from Karlsruhe at 18:05. 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 Karlsruhe - Dortmund route?

Passengers looking to travel from Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe and Dortmund?

You can check all the direct connections between Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe?

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 Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe 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 Karlsruhe to Dortmund on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Karlsruhe to Dortmund?

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Karlsruhe and to Dortmund

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