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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flixbus + Flixtrain | Erfurt central train station | Dortmund Hauptbahnhof | Cheapest | |||||
 | Erfurt Hbf | Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund | Fastest | |||||
Regional-Express + Deutsche Bahn ICE | Erfurt Hbf | Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund | No tags | |||||
| Erfurt Hbf | Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund | No tags | |||||
| Erfurt Hbf | Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund | No tags |
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Compare 3 ways to travel from Erfurt to Dortmund
Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Dortmund. The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just £18, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Erfurt and Dortmund?
Erfurt
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Willy-Brandt-Platz
Willy-Brandt-Platz 1, 99084 Erfurt, Germany
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Erfurt to Dortmund by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Erfurt to Dortmund?
The cheapest train tickets from Erfurt to Dortmund start from £27. The average price for this train route is around £72. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Erfurt to Dortmund?
The average train journey time from Erfurt to Dortmund is 5h 9m, covering a distance of 159 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 55m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Erfurt to Dortmund route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 12 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn ICE, FlixTrain, FlixBus.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Erfurt to Dortmund?
The earliest train from Erfurt to Dortmund departs at 06:09. And the latest train departs at 19:30.
Which is the best train operator from Erfurt to Dortmund?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 10 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Erfurt to Dortmund?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.4.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Erfurt to Dortmund?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Erfurt to Dortmund?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Erfurt to Dortmund was searched and found on 11 Dec 2025 with a price of £65To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Erfurt to Dortmund as early as possible.
