How to get from Munich to Dortmund
- 478 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 6h 06m
- 8 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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We compared the ways to travel from Munich to Dortmund. The most useful door-to-door route takes 8h 45m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 478 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
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478 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €99Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 6h 06m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €33Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 8h 45mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€99Omio catalogue, Oct 36h 06m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€33Omio catalogue, Oct 38h 45m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Munich to Dortmund: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Munich central → Dortmund centralbus
FlixBus·8h 45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Flight prices by day, Munich to Dortmund
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€103November 2026
€95Departures from Munich to Dortmund
FlixBus runs 8 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:00 and the last at 20:40.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 8 | 00:00 | 20:40 |
All departures
- 00:00
- 01:00
- 02:00
- 05:00
- 06:00
- 07:00
- 19:40
- 20:40
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 Sat, Oct 3
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 Munich to Dortmund works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Munich central to Dortmund central, about 8h 45m. In total it's roughly €35 over 8h 45m, direct, no transfers.
Munich to Dortmund: common questions
How long does it take to get from Munich to Dortmund?
The most useful route takes about 8h 45m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Munich to Dortmund?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:00 and the last at 20:40, from Munich central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Munich to Dortmund?
8 a day with FlixBus, between 00:00 and 20:40.
Which station does the bus from Munich to Dortmund leave from?
Munich central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Dortmund from Munich?
About 478 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Munich to Dortmund cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €35. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Munich to Dortmund?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn.
What is the cheapest way to get from Munich 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