How to get from Amsterdam to Dortmund
- 199 km as the crow flies
- 38 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 25 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Amsterdam to Dortmund: bus. The two cities are about 199 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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199 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €25Omio catalogue, Oct 9 | 3h 02mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €12Omio catalogue, Oct 9 | 3h 50mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€25Omio catalogue, Oct 93h 02m · directSee Train details
- Bus€12Omio catalogue, Oct 93h 50m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Amsterdam to Dortmund: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Amsterdam Schiphol → Dortmund centralbus
FlixBus·3h 50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Amsterdam to Dortmund
FlixBus runs 38 scheduled departures a day, the first at 02:00 and the last at 21:40.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 38 | 02:00 | 21:40 |
| NS Inttrain | 1 | 18:01 | 18:01 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 02:00
- 03:00
- 04:00
- 06:00
- 06:20
- 07:00
- 07:20
- 09:30
- 10:30
- 10:50
- 11:15
- 11:30
- 11:35
- 11:50
- 12:30
- 12:50
- 13:00
- 13:20
- 14:00
- 14:20
- 16:30
- 16:45
- 16:50
- 17:05
- 17:30
- 17:45
- 17:50
- 18:05
- 18:15
- 18:45
- 19:05
- 19:15
- 20:00
- 20:25
- 21:00
- 21:15
- 21:25
- 21:40
All departuresNS Int
- 18:01
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 Fri, Oct 9
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, NS Int; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Amsterdam to Dortmund works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Amsterdam Schiphol to Dortmund central, about 3h 50m. In total it's roughly €16 over 3h 50m, direct, no transfers.
Amsterdam to Dortmund: common questions
When is the first bus from Amsterdam to Dortmund?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 02:00 and the last at 21:40, from Amsterdam Sloterdijk, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Amsterdam to Dortmund?
38 a day with FlixBus, between 02:00 and 21:40.
Which station does the bus from Amsterdam to Dortmund leave from?
Amsterdam Sloterdijk with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from Amsterdam to Dortmund?
The first train with NS Int leaves at 18:01 and the last at 18:01, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Amsterdam to Dortmund?
1 a day with NS Int, between 18:01 and 18:01.
How far is Dortmund from Amsterdam?
About 199 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Amsterdam to Dortmund?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, NS Int.
What is the cheapest way to get from Amsterdam 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