The average train between Erlangen and Dortmund takes 5h 54m and the fastest train takes 5h 10m. There is a train service every few hours from Erlangen to Dortmund. 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 hourly between Erlangen and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 12:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Erlangen is at 8:03 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 6:49 AM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 5h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Erlangen to Dortmund? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Erlangen to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Erlangen station and arriving at Dortmund station via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
Erlangen to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.
Erlangen to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Erlangen to Dortmund train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Erlangen and Dortmund is 329.1 km. The road distance is 520 km.
You can take a train from Erlangen to Dortmund Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf and Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe in around 5h 35m.