Bus and Coach from Mannheim to Dortmund: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Mannheim to Dortmund

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

today

£20

tomorrow

£15

Sunday

Monday

£13

Tuesday

Wednesday

£12

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	4h 45m	04:30	Mannheim	Central Coach Station	09:15	Dortmund	Central Station		Economy	£20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Mannheim (Germany) at 13/03/2026 04:30:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 13/03/2026 09:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
	FlixBus	6h 15m	12:15	Mannheim	Central Coach Station	18:30	Dortmund	Central Station		Economy	£24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Mannheim (Germany) at 13/03/2026 12:15:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 13/03/2026 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £24 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Mannheim to Dortmund via Frankfurt am Main, you can save more than £4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  4h 45m
  
  0
  
  21:20
  
  Mannheim
  Central Coach Station
  
  22:30
  
  Frankfurt am Main
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £5
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Mannheim (Germany) at 14/03/2026 21:20:00 to Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) arriving at 14/03/2026 22:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 10m
- FlixBus
  
  3h 10m
  
  0
  
  22:55
  
  Frankfurt am Main
  Central Station
  
  02:05
  
  Dortmund
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £11
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Frankfurt am Main (Germany) at 14/03/2026 22:55:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 15/03/2026 02:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £11 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save £4

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 40m	09:20	Mannheim	Central Coach Station	15:00	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Mannheim (Germany) at 14/03/2026 09:20:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 14/03/2026 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
FlixBus	4h 45m	04:30	Mannheim	Central Coach Station	09:15	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Mannheim (Germany) at 14/03/2026 04:30:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 14/03/2026 09:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
FlixBus	6h 15m	12:15	Mannheim	Central Coach Station	18:30	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	£16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Mannheim (Germany) at 14/03/2026 12:15:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 14/03/2026 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £16 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	5h 40m	09:20	Mannheim	Central Coach Station	15:00	Dortmund	Central Station		Economy	£13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Mannheim (Germany) at 16/03/2026 09:20:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 16/03/2026 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £13 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m
	FlixBus	4h 45m	04:30	Mannheim	Central Coach Station	09:15	Dortmund	Central Station		Economy	£17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Mannheim (Germany) at 16/03/2026 04:30:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 16/03/2026 09:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	4h 45m	04:30	Mannheim	Central Coach Station	09:15	Dortmund	Central Station		Economy	£12	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Mannheim (Germany) at 18/03/2026 04:30:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 18/03/2026 09:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £12 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
	FlixBus	5h 40m	09:20	Mannheim	Central Coach Station	15:00	Dortmund	Central Station		Economy	£15	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Coach Station, Mannheim (Germany) at 18/03/2026 09:20:00 to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 18/03/2026 15:00:00. 50 Economy ticket for £15 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 40m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Mannheim to Dortmund is £12 on 18/03/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Mannheim and Dortmund

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

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 3 daily coaches from Mannheim to Dortmund. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Mannheim and Dortmund.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 4 coaches from Mannheim to Dortmund, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Mannheim and Dortmund, with 2 offers.

Facts about coaches from Mannheim to Dortmund

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 2 times every day by bus from Mannheim to Dortmund in one click! Book your bus ticket from Mannheim to Dortmund starting from £12!

Cheapest Bus	£12
Fastest Bus	4h 45m
Earliest Coach	04:30
Latest Coach	09:20
Daily Bus Connections	2 Ø
Distance	236.1 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Mannheim to Dortmund

Every day, 2 buses from 1 coach companies leave Mannheim for Dortmund: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 13/03/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 09/03

Tuesday 10/03

Wednesday 11/03

Thursday 12/03

Friday 13/03

£20

Saturday 14/03

£15

Sunday 15/03

Monday 16/03

£13

Tuesday 17/03

Wednesday 18/03

£12

Thursday 19/03

Friday 20/03

£15

Saturday 21/03

Sunday 22/03

£16

Monday 23/03

£16

Tuesday 24/03

Wednesday 25/03

£13

Thursday 26/03

Friday 27/03

£15

Saturday 28/03

£17

Sunday 29/03

Monday 30/03

£17

Tuesday 31/03

£18

Wednesday 01/04

£18

Thursday 02/04

£22

Friday 03/04

Saturday 04/04

£22

Sunday 05/04

The cheapest time to travel from Mannheim to Dortmund

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

With a price starting from £12, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Mannheim to Dortmund. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £15.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Mannheim to Dortmund, with £12. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £16.

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

All bus stations and stops in Mannheim and Dortmund

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

Central Coach Station

Heinrich-von-Stephan-Str 6-8

Theresienkrankenhaus

Central Station

Kaiserring

Friedrichsfeld Süd Train Station

Handelshafen Train Station

Signal Iduna Park

Central Bus Station

Platz der Deutschen Einheit 1

Bövinghausen Train Station

Derne Train Station

Hörde Station

Hörder Bahnhofstr

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 Mannheim to Dortmund? Compare all modes of transports from Mannheim to Dortmund.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Mannheim to Dortmund

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

FAQs about the Mannheim to Dortmund bus

How much does a Mannheim - Dortmund coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Mannheim - Dortmund bus trip is available from £12 and takes 4h 45m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Mannheim to Dortmund is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £12 to £24. 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 Mannheim - Dortmund route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Mannheim to Dortmund is offered by roughly 2 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Dortmund from Mannheim take?

The quickest coach from Mannheim to Dortmund is provided by FlixBus and takes 4h 45m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £20. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Mannheim to Dortmund?

The earliest bus to Dortmund departs from Mannheim at 04:30. 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 Mannheim to Dortmund?

The latest bus to Dortmund departs from Mannheim at 09:20. 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 Mannheim - Dortmund route?

Passengers looking to travel from Mannheim 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 Mannheim and Dortmund?

You can check all the direct connections between Mannheim 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 Mannheim?

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 Mannheim 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 Mannheim 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 Mannheim to Dortmund on your planned travel date.

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Mannheim and to Dortmund

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