Spanish defender Marc Bartra has been taken to hospital after being injured in the incident.
The explosion occurred around 10km from the stadium where they were due to kick-off at 7.45pm UK time.
Dortmund intially tweeted: Dortmund statement: "Bomb explosion near the team bus at the team hotel.
"Players are in security. No danger in the stadium."
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