How to get from Dresden to Dortmund
- 439 km as the crow flies
- 15 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Dresden to Dortmund: bus. The two cities are about 439 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 25 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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439 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €24Omio catalogue, Oct 5 | 5h 45m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €24Omio catalogue, Oct 5 | 6h 50mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€24Omio catalogue, Oct 55h 45m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€24Omio catalogue, Oct 56h 50m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Dresden to Dortmund: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Dresden central → Dortmund centralbus
FlixBus·6h 50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Dresden to Dortmund
FlixBus runs 15 scheduled departures a day, the first at 04:53 and the last at 22:15.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 15 | 04:53 | 22:15 |
All departures
- 04:53
- 06:10
- 07:07
- 07:10
- 08:07
- 08:10
- 09:45
- 10:45
- 11:45
- 19:25
- 20:15
- 20:25
- 21:15
- 21:25
- 22:15
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Oct 5
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Dresden to Dortmund works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Dresden central to Dortmund central, about 6h 50m. In total it's roughly €28 over 6h 50m, direct, no transfers.
Dresden to Dortmund: common questions
When is the first bus from Dresden to Dortmund?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 04:53 and the last at 22:15, from Dresden central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Dresden to Dortmund?
15 a day with FlixBus, between 04:53 and 22:15.
Which station does the bus from Dresden to Dortmund leave from?
Dresden central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Dortmund from Dresden?
About 439 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Dresden to Dortmund?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn.
What is the cheapest way to get from Dresden to Dortmund?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026