Bus Dortmund to Kiel - Compare all Companies

Compare all timetables for the bus from Dortmund to Kiel

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

today

tomorrow

$30

Thursday

$32

Friday

Saturday

$33

Sunday

Monday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	6h 25m	2:00 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	8:25 AM	Kiel	Central Bus Station		Economy	$30	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 8/26/2026 2:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) arriving at 8/26/2026 8:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $30 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	6h 25m	2:00 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	8:25 AM	Kiel	Central Bus Station		Economy	$32	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 8/27/2026 2:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) arriving at 8/27/2026 8:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $32 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Dortmund to Kiel via Hamburg, you can save more than $3? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  7h 50m
  
  0
  
  2:05 PM
  
  Dortmund
  Central Station
  
  7:20 PM
  
  Hamburg
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $20
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 8/27/2026 2:05:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 8/27/2026 7:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 45m
  
  0
  
  8:10 PM
  
  Hamburg
  Central Bus Station
  
  9:55 PM
  
  Kiel
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) at 8/27/2026 8:10:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) arriving at 8/27/2026 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
Travel time is 1h 25m longer, but you will save $3

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 50m	2:05 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	9:55 PM	Kiel	Central Bus Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 8/29/2026 2:05:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) arriving at 8/29/2026 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
FlixBus	7h 38m	5:32 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	1:10 AM	Kiel	Central Bus Station	Economy	$33	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 8/29/2026 5:32:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) arriving at 8/30/2026 1:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $33 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 38m
FlixBus	6h 25m	2:00 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	8:25 AM	Kiel	Central Bus Station	Economy	$49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 8/29/2026 2:00:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) arriving at 8/29/2026 8:25:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 25m

Did you know that if you travel from Dortmund to Kiel via Hamburg, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  7h 50m
  
  0
  
  2:05 PM
  
  Dortmund
  Central Station
  
  7:20 PM
  
  Hamburg
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $20
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) at 8/27/2026 2:05:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) arriving at 8/27/2026 7:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 15m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 45m
  
  0
  
  8:10 PM
  
  Hamburg
  Central Bus Station
  
  9:55 PM
  
  Kiel
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $9
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Hamburg (Germany) at 8/27/2026 8:10:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Kiel (Germany) arriving at 8/27/2026 9:55:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $9 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 45m
Travel time is 1h 25m longer, but you will save $4

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Dortmund to Kiel is $26 on 9/16/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Dortmund and Kiel

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

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 3 daily buses from Dortmund to Kiel. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between Dortmund and Kiel.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 3 buses from Dortmund to Kiel, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Dortmund and Kiel, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Dortmund to Kiel

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 1 times every day by bus from Dortmund to Kiel in one click! Book your bus ticket from Dortmund to Kiel starting from $26!

Cheapest Bus	$26
Fastest Bus	6h 25m
Earliest Bus	2:00 AM
Latest Bus	5:32 PM
Daily Bus Routes	1 Ø
Distance	223.5 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Dortmund to Kiel

Every day, 1 buses from 1 bus companies leave Dortmund for Kiel: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/25/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 08/23

Monday 08/24

Tuesday 08/25

$32

Wednesday 08/26

$30

Thursday 08/27

$32

Friday 08/28

$36

Saturday 08/29

$36

Sunday 08/30

$38

Monday 08/31

Tuesday 09/01

$27

Wednesday 09/02

$32

Thursday 09/03

$29

Friday 09/04

$28

Saturday 09/05

$30

Sunday 09/06

$34

Monday 09/07

$37

Tuesday 09/08

$32

Wednesday 09/09

$26

Thursday 09/10

$26

Friday 09/11

$27

Saturday 09/12

$27

Sunday 09/13

$27

Monday 09/14

$27

Tuesday 09/15

$26

Wednesday 09/16

$26

Thursday 09/17

$26

Friday 09/18

$47

Saturday 09/19

The cheapest time to travel from Dortmund to Kiel

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

With a price starting from $26, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Dortmund to Kiel. Saturday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $27.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Dortmund to Kiel, with $26. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $33.

How to save money travelling from Dortmund to Kiel

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 Kiel 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 Kiel, 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 Kiel are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Dortmund and Kiel

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

Signal Iduna Park

Central Bus Station

Platz der Deutschen Einheit 1

Bövinghausen Train Station

Derne Train Station

Aplerbeck Süd Train Station

Central Bus Station

Auguste-Viktoria-Str. 8

Schwedenkai Bus Stop

Schwedenkai

Wiener Allee Bus Stop

Norwegenkai Bus Stop

Norwegenkai 1

IKEA Bus Stop

Service and Comfort on the bus from Dortmund to Kiel

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

FAQs about the Dortmund to Kiel bus

How much does a Dortmund Kiel bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $26 and takes 6h 25m to reach Kiel. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $26 and $49. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Kiel.

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

Every day, the Dortmund to Kiel bus route is served by approximately 1 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Dortmund to Kiel is offered by FlixBus and takes 6h 25m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $30. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Dortmund to Kiel?

The earliest bus arriving in Kiel from Dortmund starts at 2:00 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 Kiel?

The latest bus trip departing from Dortmund for Kiel starts at 5:32 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 Kiel route?

When traveling by bus from Dortmund to Kiel, 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 Kiel?

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

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Dortmund and to Kiel

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