The average train between Dortmund and Erbach takes 4h 54m and the fastest train takes 4h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Dortmund to Erbach. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Dortmund and Erbach. The earliest departure is at 4:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Erbach at 12:45 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 4h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Erbach. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Erbach station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
Dortmund to Erbach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Erbach train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erbach(Odenw) station.
Book your Dortmund to Erbach train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and VIAS Rail GmbH.
The distance between Dortmund and Erbach is 232.9 km. The road distance is 362 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Erbach(Odenw) via Frankfurt and Frankfurt(Main)Hbf in around 4h 14m.