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Erlangen to Dortmund trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Erlangen and Dortmund takes 5h 55m and the fastest train takes 5h 10m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

5h 55m
Duration
520 km
Distance
€110
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Erlangen to Dortmund train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Erlangen and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 5:02 AM in the morning, 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 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 17m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 13m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 10m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 17m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 13m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 10m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 17m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 13m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 10m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)5h 13m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 16m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 16m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express5h 16m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 20m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 18m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)10h 46m • 2 changes

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  • Distance: 520.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 55m

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

You can take a train from Erlangen to Dortmund Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf and Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe in around 5h 38m.

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