Bus Kiel to Dortmund: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Kiel to Dortmund

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

today

$34

tomorrow

Sunday

$42

Monday

$32

Tuesday

$32

Wednesday

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	9h 5m	8:50 AM	Kiel	Central Bus Station	5:55 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$34	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) at 7/31/2026 8:50:00 AM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 7/31/2026 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
FlixBus	8h 15m	2:30 AM	Kiel	Central Bus Station	10:45 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$37	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) at 7/31/2026 2:30:00 AM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 7/31/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
FlixBus	6h 30m	10:25 PM	Kiel	Central Bus Station	4:55 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$52	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) at 7/31/2026 10:25:00 PM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 8/1/2026 4:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	9h 5m	8:50 AM	Kiel	Central Bus Station	5:55 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) at 8/2/2026 8:50:00 AM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 8/2/2026 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
FlixBus	8h 15m	2:30 AM	Kiel	Central Bus Station	10:45 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) at 8/2/2026 2:30:00 AM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 8/2/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
FlixBus	6h 30m	10:25 PM	Kiel	Central Bus Station	4:55 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$46	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) at 8/2/2026 10:25:00 PM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 8/3/2026 4:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $46 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	9h 5m	8:50 AM	Kiel	Central Bus Station	5:55 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) at 8/3/2026 8:50:00 AM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 8/3/2026 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
FlixBus	6h 30m	10:25 PM	Kiel	Central Bus Station	4:55 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) at 8/3/2026 10:25:00 PM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 8/4/2026 4:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m
FlixBus	8h 15m	2:30 AM	Kiel	Central Bus Station	10:45 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) at 8/3/2026 2:30:00 AM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 8/3/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 15m	2:30 AM	Kiel	Central Bus Station	10:45 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) at 8/4/2026 2:30:00 AM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 8/4/2026 10:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 15m
FlixBus	9h 5m	8:50 AM	Kiel	Central Bus Station	5:55 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) at 8/4/2026 8:50:00 AM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 8/4/2026 5:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 5m
FlixBus	6h 30m	10:25 PM	Kiel	Central Bus Station	4:55 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) at 8/4/2026 10:25:00 PM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 8/5/2026 4:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $35 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 30m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Kiel to Dortmund is $29 on 8/19/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Kiel and Dortmund

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

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

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 4 buses from Kiel to Dortmund, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Kiel and Dortmund, with 4 offers.

Facts about the bus from Kiel to Dortmund

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 3 times every day by bus from Kiel to Dortmund in one click! Book your bus ticket from Kiel to Dortmund starting from $29!

Cheapest Bus	$29
Fastest Bus	6h 30m
Earliest Bus	2:30 AM
Latest Bus	10:25 PM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	223.5 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Kiel to Dortmund

Every day, 3 buses from 1 bus companies leave Kiel for Dortmund: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/31/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/26

Monday 07/27

Tuesday 07/28

Wednesday 07/29

Thursday 07/30

Friday 07/31

$35

Saturday 08/01

Sunday 08/02

$42

Monday 08/03

$32

Tuesday 08/04

$32

Wednesday 08/05

Thursday 08/06

Friday 08/07

Saturday 08/08

$39

Sunday 08/09

$36

Monday 08/10

Tuesday 08/11

Wednesday 08/12

$30

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

$37

Saturday 08/15

Sunday 08/16

$39

Monday 08/17

$29

Tuesday 08/18

Wednesday 08/19

$29

Thursday 08/20

$29

Friday 08/21

Saturday 08/22

The cheapest time to travel from Kiel to Dortmund

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

With a price starting from $29, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Kiel to Dortmund. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $36.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Kiel to Dortmund, with $29. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $35.

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

All bus stations and stops in Kiel and Dortmund

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

Central Bus Station

Auguste-Viktoria-Str. 8

Schwedenkai Bus Stop

Schwedenkai

Wiener Allee Bus Stop

Norwegenkai Bus Stop

Norwegenkai 1

IKEA Bus Stop

Signal Iduna Park

Central Bus Station

Platz der Deutschen Einheit 1

Asseln Aplerbecker Straße Bus Stop

Brünninghausen Bus Stop

Dollersweg Bus Stop

Service and Comfort on the bus from Kiel to Dortmund

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

FAQs about the Kiel to Dortmund bus

How much does a Kiel Dortmund bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $29 and takes 9h 5m to reach Dortmund. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $29 and $52. 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 Kiel to Dortmund each day?

Every day, the Kiel to Dortmund 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 Kiel to Dortmund take?

The fastest bus from Kiel to Dortmund is offered by FlixBus and takes 6h 30m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $52. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Kiel to Dortmund?

The earliest bus arriving in Dortmund from Kiel starts at 2:30 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 Kiel to Dortmund?

The latest bus trip departing from Kiel for Dortmund starts at 10:25 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 Kiel Dortmund route?

When traveling by bus from Kiel 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 Kiel and Dortmund?

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

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Kiel and to Dortmund

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