There are 3 ways to get from Dortmund to Arnstadt by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 51
4h 7m€62–195Drive 298.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Dortmund to Arnstadtcar 298.1 km
2h 54m€55–80Train 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 Neudietendorftrain Re1
6h 5m
Dortmund to Arnstadt by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Arnstadt is to drive which costs €55 - €80 and takes 2h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Arnstadt is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs €55 - €80.
No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Arnstadt. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Arnstadt Hbf via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Dortmund and Arnstadt is 390 km. The road distance is 298.1 km.
The best way to get from Dortmund to Arnstadt without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs €60 - €200.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Dortmund to Arnstadt, including transfers.
Dortmund to Arnstadt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Arnstadt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Arnstadt is 298 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Dortmund to Arnstadt.
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What companies run services between Dortmund, Germany and Arnstadt, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Dortmund Hbf to Erfurt Hbf 5 times a day. Tickets cost €60–120 and the journey takes 3h 33m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- 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
- Hourly
- 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
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Heilbad Heiligenstadt to Neudietendorf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
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