Bus Rotterdam to Dortmund: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Rotterdam to Dortmund

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

today

$25

tomorrow

$21

Saturday

Sunday

$22

Monday

Tuesday

$20

Wednesday

$20

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	5h 50m	5:50 PM	Rotterdam	Central Bus Station	11:40 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 7/23/2026 5:50:00 PM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 7/23/2026 11:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
FlixBus	5h 0m	8:50 AM	Rotterdam	Central Bus Station	1:50 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 7/23/2026 8:50:00 AM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 7/23/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
FlixBus	5h 10m	11:50 PM	Rotterdam	Central Bus Station	5:00 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 7/23/2026 11:50:00 PM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 7/24/2026 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 15m	5:20 AM	Rotterdam	Central Bus Station	9:35 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 7/24/2026 5:20:00 AM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 7/24/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
FlixBus	5h 10m	11:50 PM	Rotterdam	Central Bus Station	5:00 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 7/24/2026 11:50:00 PM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 7/25/2026 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
FlixBus	5h 0m	8:50 AM	Rotterdam	Central Bus Station	1:50 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 7/24/2026 8:50:00 AM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 7/24/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
FlixBus	5h 50m	5:50 PM	Rotterdam	Central Bus Station	11:40 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 7/24/2026 5:50:00 PM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 7/24/2026 11:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
FlixBus	5h 55m	6:35 AM	Rotterdam	Zuidplein Bus Szpü	12:30 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zuidplein Bus Szpü, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 7/24/2026 6:35:00 AM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 7/24/2026 12:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 15m	5:20 AM	Rotterdam	Central Bus Station	9:35 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 7/26/2026 5:20:00 AM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 7/26/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
FlixBus	4h 40m	12:20 AM	Rotterdam	Zuidplein Bus Szpü	5:00 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zuidplein Bus Szpü, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 7/26/2026 12:20:00 AM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 7/26/2026 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
FlixBus	5h 0m	8:50 AM	Rotterdam	Central Bus Station	1:50 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$29	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 7/26/2026 8:50:00 AM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 7/26/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $29 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
FlixBus	5h 10m	11:50 PM	Rotterdam	Central Bus Station	5:00 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$37	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 7/26/2026 11:50:00 PM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
FlixBus	5h 50m	5:50 PM	Rotterdam	Central Bus Station	11:40 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 7/26/2026 5:50:00 PM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 7/26/2026 11:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 15m	5:20 AM	Rotterdam	Central Bus Station	9:35 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 7/28/2026 5:20:00 AM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 7/28/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
FlixBus	5h 0m	8:50 AM	Rotterdam	Central Bus Station	1:50 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 7/28/2026 8:50:00 AM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 7/28/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
FlixBus	4h 40m	12:20 AM	Rotterdam	Zuidplein Bus Szpü	5:00 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zuidplein Bus Szpü, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 7/28/2026 12:20:00 AM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 7/28/2026 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m
FlixBus	5h 50m	5:50 PM	Rotterdam	Central Bus Station	11:40 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 7/28/2026 5:50:00 PM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 7/28/2026 11:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
FlixBus	5h 10m	11:50 PM	Rotterdam	Central Bus Station	5:00 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 7/28/2026 11:50:00 PM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 7/29/2026 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 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	4h 15m	5:20 AM	Rotterdam	Central Bus Station	9:35 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 7/29/2026 5:20:00 AM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 7/29/2026 9:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 15m
FlixBus	5h 0m	8:50 AM	Rotterdam	Central Bus Station	1:50 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 7/29/2026 8:50:00 AM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 7/29/2026 1:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 0m
FlixBus	5h 10m	11:50 PM	Rotterdam	Central Bus Station	5:00 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 7/29/2026 11:50:00 PM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 7/30/2026 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 10m
FlixBus	5h 50m	5:50 PM	Rotterdam	Central Bus Station	11:40 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 7/29/2026 5:50:00 PM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 7/29/2026 11:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 50m
FlixBus	4h 40m	12:20 AM	Rotterdam	Zuidplein Bus Szpü	5:00 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zuidplein Bus Szpü, Rotterdam (Netherlands) at 7/29/2026 12:20:00 AM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 7/29/2026 5:00:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 40m

Frequency of bus connections between Rotterdam and Dortmund

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 6 daily buses from Rotterdam to Dortmund. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Rotterdam and Dortmund.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 8 buses from Rotterdam to Dortmund, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Rotterdam and Dortmund, with 5 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/21/2026 costs just $20, from FlixBus

Facts about the bus from Rotterdam to Dortmund

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 5 times every day by bus from Rotterdam to Dortmund in one click! Book your bus ticket from Rotterdam to Dortmund starting from $20!

Cheapest Bus	$20
Fastest Bus	4h 15m
Earliest Bus	8:50 AM
Latest Bus	11:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	131.0 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Rotterdam to Dortmund

Every day, 5 buses from 1 bus companies leave Rotterdam for Dortmund: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/23/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

$22

Friday 07/24

$21

Saturday 07/25

Sunday 07/26

$22

Monday 07/27

Tuesday 07/28

$20

Wednesday 07/29

$20

Thursday 07/30

Friday 07/31

Saturday 08/01

$22

Sunday 08/02

$22

Monday 08/03

Tuesday 08/04

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

Friday 08/07

Saturday 08/08

Sunday 08/09

$22

Monday 08/10

$21

Tuesday 08/11

$21

Wednesday 08/12

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Rotterdam to Dortmund

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

With a price starting from $20, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Rotterdam to Dortmund. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $22.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Rotterdam to Dortmund, with $20. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $25.

How to save money travelling from Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam 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 buses from Rotterdam to Dortmund are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Rotterdam and Dortmund

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Rotterdam and Dortmund.

Central Bus Station

Conradstraat

Zuidplein Bus Szpü

Gooilandsingel 21

Feyenoord Stadium

Van Zandvlietplein 1

Port of Rotterdam

Signal Iduna Park

Central Bus Station

Platz der Deutschen Einheit 1

Asseln Aplerbecker Straße Bus Stop

Brünninghausen Bus Stop

Dollersweg Bus Stop

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

Service and Comfort on the bus from Rotterdam to Dortmund

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

FAQs about the Rotterdam to Dortmund bus

How much does a Rotterdam Dortmund bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $20 and takes 4h 15m to reach Dortmund. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $20 and $45. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Dortmund.

On average, how many connections are available from Rotterdam to Dortmund each day?

Every day, the Rotterdam to Dortmund bus route is served by approximately 5 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Rotterdam to Dortmund take?

The fastest bus from Rotterdam to Dortmund is offered by FlixBus and takes 4h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $21. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Rotterdam to Dortmund?

The earliest bus arriving in Dortmund from Rotterdam starts at 8:50 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Rotterdam to Dortmund?

The latest bus trip departing from Rotterdam for Dortmund starts at 11:50 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Rotterdam Dortmund route?

When traveling by bus from Rotterdam to Dortmund, passengers can travel with FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Dortmund?

You can check all the direct connections between Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam to Dortmund bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Rotterdam Dortmund bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Rotterdam 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 traveling 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 Rotterdam to Dortmund on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Rotterdam and to Dortmund

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