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Dortmund to Erlangen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dortmund and Erlangen takes 5h 51m and the fastest train takes 5h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Dortmund to Erlangen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

5h 51m
Duration
521 km
Distance
€112
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train via Kassel

best
  1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain train Re
  2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Nürnberg Hbftrain train 25
5h 32m
€58–402

Dortmund to Erlangen train times

Trains run hourly between Dortmund and Erlangen. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 9:39 PM which arrives into Erlangen at 8:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and take an average of 5h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 520.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Dortmund, Germany and Erlangen, Germany?

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Erlangen via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Nürnberg Hbf in around 5h 32m.

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