Bus Dortmund to Dresden - Compare all Companies

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

today

$42

tomorrow

$22

Tuesday

$22

Wednesday

$21

Thursday

Friday

$25

Saturday

$27

Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	7h 35m	2:00 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	9:35 PM	Dresden	Train Station		Economy	$42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 3/22/2026 2:00:00 PM to Train Station, Dresden (Germany) arriving at 3/22/2026 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
	FlixBus	7h 55m	11:10 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	7:05 PM	Dresden	Train Station		Economy	$59	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 3/22/2026 11:10:00 AM to Train Station, Dresden (Germany) arriving at 3/22/2026 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m

Did you know that if you travel from Dortmund to Dresden via Kassel, you can save more than $15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  7h 35m
  
  0
  
  2:00 PM
  
  Dortmund
  Central Station
  
  4:10 PM
  
  Kassel
  Wilhelmshöhe Train Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $11
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 3/23/2026 2:00:00 PM to Wilhelmshöhe Train Station, Kassel (Germany) arriving at 3/23/2026 4:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 10m
- FlixBus
  
  5h 20m
  
  0
  
  4:15 PM
  
  Kassel
  Wilhelmshöhe Train Station
  
  9:35 PM
  
  Dresden
  Train Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $16
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Wilhelmshöhe Train Station, Kassel (Germany) at 3/23/2026 4:15:00 PM to Train Station, Dresden (Germany) arriving at 3/23/2026 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 20m
Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $15

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 5m	2:20 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	9:25 AM	Dresden	Train Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 3/23/2026 2:20:00 AM to Train Station, Dresden (Germany) arriving at 3/23/2026 9:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
FlixBus	6h 55m	1:15 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	8:10 AM	Dresden	Train Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 3/23/2026 1:15:00 AM to Train Station, Dresden (Germany) arriving at 3/23/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
FlixBus	7h 35m	2:00 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	9:35 PM	Dresden	Train Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 3/23/2026 2:00:00 PM to Train Station, Dresden (Germany) arriving at 3/23/2026 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
FlixBus	7h 55m	11:10 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	7:05 PM	Dresden	Train Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 3/23/2026 11:10:00 AM to Train Station, Dresden (Germany) arriving at 3/23/2026 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 5m	2:20 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	9:25 AM	Dresden	Train Station	Economy	$22	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 3/24/2026 2:20:00 AM to Train Station, Dresden (Germany) arriving at 3/24/2026 9:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $22 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
FlixBus	6h 55m	1:15 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	8:10 AM	Dresden	Train Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 3/24/2026 1:15:00 AM to Train Station, Dresden (Germany) arriving at 3/24/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m
FlixBus	7h 35m	2:00 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	9:35 PM	Dresden	Train Station	Economy	$23	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 3/24/2026 2:00:00 PM to Train Station, Dresden (Germany) arriving at 3/24/2026 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $23 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
FlixBus	7h 55m	11:10 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	7:05 PM	Dresden	Train Station	Economy	$24	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 3/24/2026 11:10:00 AM to Train Station, Dresden (Germany) arriving at 3/24/2026 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $24 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	7h 35m	2:00 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	9:35 PM	Dresden	Train Station		Economy	$21	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 3/25/2026 2:00:00 PM to Train Station, Dresden (Germany) arriving at 3/25/2026 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
	FlixBus	10h 55m	11:50 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	10:45 AM	Dresden	Train Station		Economy	$30	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 3/25/2026 11:50:00 PM to Train Station, Dresden (Germany) arriving at 3/26/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 55m	11:10 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	7:05 PM	Dresden	Train Station	Economy	$25	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 3/27/2026 11:10:00 AM to Train Station, Dresden (Germany) arriving at 3/27/2026 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
FlixBus	7h 5m	2:20 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	9:25 AM	Dresden	Train Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 3/27/2026 2:20:00 AM to Train Station, Dresden (Germany) arriving at 3/27/2026 9:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
FlixBus	7h 35m	2:00 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	9:35 PM	Dresden	Train Station	Economy	$26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 3/27/2026 2:00:00 PM to Train Station, Dresden (Germany) arriving at 3/27/2026 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
FlixBus	6h 55m	1:15 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	8:10 AM	Dresden	Train Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 3/27/2026 1:15:00 AM to Train Station, Dresden (Germany) arriving at 3/27/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 5m	2:20 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	9:25 AM	Dresden	Train Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 3/28/2026 2:20:00 AM to Train Station, Dresden (Germany) arriving at 3/28/2026 9:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 5m
FlixBus	7h 35m	2:00 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	9:35 PM	Dresden	Train Station	Economy	$27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 3/28/2026 2:00:00 PM to Train Station, Dresden (Germany) arriving at 3/28/2026 9:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 35m
FlixBus	9h 55m	11:50 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	10:45 AM	Dresden	Train Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 3/28/2026 11:50:00 PM to Train Station, Dresden (Germany) arriving at 3/29/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 55m
FlixBus	7h 55m	11:10 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	7:05 PM	Dresden	Train Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 3/28/2026 11:10:00 AM to Train Station, Dresden (Germany) arriving at 3/28/2026 7:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 55m
FlixBus	6h 55m	1:15 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	8:10 AM	Dresden	Train Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 3/28/2026 1:15:00 AM to Train Station, Dresden (Germany) arriving at 3/28/2026 8:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 55m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Dortmund to Dresden is $20 on 4/16/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Dortmund and Dresden

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

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

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 8 buses from Dortmund to Dresden, while Evening sees the fewest connections between Dortmund and Dresden, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Dortmund to Dresden

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 3 times every day by bus from Dortmund to Dresden in one click! Book your bus ticket from Dortmund to Dresden starting from $20!

Cheapest Bus	$20
Fastest Bus	6h 55m
Earliest Bus	11:10 AM
Latest Bus	11:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	272.9 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Dortmund to Dresden

Every day, 3 buses from 1 bus companies leave Dortmund for Dresden: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/22/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 03/22

$39

Monday 03/23

$22

Tuesday 03/24

$22

Wednesday 03/25

$21

Thursday 03/26

Friday 03/27

$25

Saturday 03/28

$27

Sunday 03/29

$31

Monday 03/30

$28

Tuesday 03/31

$28

Wednesday 04/01

$34

Thursday 04/02

$38

Friday 04/03

$37

Saturday 04/04

$36

Sunday 04/05

$38

Monday 04/06

$38

Tuesday 04/07

$38

Wednesday 04/08

$35

Thursday 04/09

$33

Friday 04/10

Saturday 04/11

$32

Sunday 04/12

Monday 04/13

$24

Tuesday 04/14

$23

Wednesday 04/15

$21

Thursday 04/16

$20

Friday 04/17

$23

Saturday 04/18

The cheapest time to travel from Dortmund to Dresden

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

With a price starting from $21, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Dortmund to Dresden. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $31.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Dortmund to Dresden, with $20. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $30.

How to save money travelling from Dortmund to Dresden

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 Dortmund to Dresden 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 Dortmund to Dresden, 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 Dortmund to Dresden are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Dortmund and Dresden

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

Signal Iduna Park

Central Bus Station

Platz der Deutschen Einheit 1

Bövinghausen Train Station

Derne Train Station

Hörde Station

Hörder Bahnhofstr

Central Bus Station

Altmarkt Bus Stop

Reitbahnstraße Bus Station

Flensburger Straße

Riegelplatz

Kötzschenbroder Str.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

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Service and Comfort on the bus from Dortmund to Dresden

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

FAQs about the Dortmund to Dresden bus

How much does a Dortmund Dresden bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $20 and takes 7h 35m to reach Dresden. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $20 and $59. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Dresden.

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

Every day, the Dortmund to Dresden bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Dortmund to Dresden is offered by FlixBus and takes 6h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $23. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Dortmund to Dresden?

The earliest bus arriving in Dresden from Dortmund starts at 11:10 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 Dortmund to Dresden?

The latest bus trip departing from Dortmund for Dresden 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 Dortmund Dresden route?

When traveling by bus from Dortmund to Dresden, 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 Dortmund and Dresden?

You can check all the direct connections between Dortmund and Dresden 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 Dortmund to Dresden 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 Dortmund Dresden 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 Dortmund Dresden 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 Dortmund to Dresden on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Dortmund and to Dresden

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