There are 5 ways to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Erfurt by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 51
4h 55m€65–300Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Erfurt central train stationbus N1314
6h 7m€24–40Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Dortmund-DTM to Erfurt291.5 km
3h 1mDrive 291.5 km
- Drive from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Erfurtcar 291.5 km
3h 1m€42–60Train via Kassel
- Take the train from Kamen to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
- Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Heilbad Heiligenstadttrain Re
- Take the train from Heilbad Heiligenstadt to Erfurt Hbftrain Re1
6h 34m
Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Erfurt by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Erfurt is to bus which costs €24 - €40 and takes 6h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Erfurt is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Erfurt station. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Airport and arriving at Erfurt central train station via Dortmund central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Erfurt. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Erfurt Hbf via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Dortmund Airport (DTM) and Erfurt is 381 km. The road distance is 291.5 km.
The best way to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Erfurt without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs €65 - €300.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Erfurt, including transfers.
Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Erfurt bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dortmund central bus station.
Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Erfurt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
The best way to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Erfurt is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs €65 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 6h 7m.
What companies run services between Dortmund Airport (DTM), Germany and Erfurt, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Dortmund Hbf to Erfurt Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €65–300 and the journey takes 3h 33m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Erfurt central train station once daily. Tickets cost €24–40 and the journey takes 4h 45m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–300
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Kamen to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 21300130
- [email protected]
- Website
- Abellio GmbH
Train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Heilbad Heiligenstadt
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €13–18
- Schedules at
- Abellio GmbH
- Phone
- 0800 2235546
- Website
- ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH
Train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Heilbad Heiligenstadt
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–20
- Schedules at
- ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH
- Website
- LEO Express
Train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Heilbad Heiligenstadt
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Schedules at
- LEO Express
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Heilbad Heiligenstadt to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Dortmund central bus station to Erfurt central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Dortmund-DTM to Erfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Erfurt bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Erfurt central train station.
Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Erfurt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Erfurt is 291 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Erfurt.
There are 1049+ hotels available in Erfurt.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dortmund Airport (DTM) and Erfurt. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.