There are 4 ways to get from Dortmund to Erfurt by train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 51
3h 33m€65–130Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Dortmund to Erfurt302.6 km
3h 42m€17–21Bus
- Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Kasselbus 023 / ...
- Take the bus from Kassel to Erfurt central train stationbus N69
5h 20m€24–38Drive 302.5 km
- Drive from Dortmund to Erfurtcar 302.5 km
3h 13m€45–65
Dortmund to Erfurt by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Erfurt is to rideshare which costs €17 - €21 and takes 3h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Erfurt is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Dortmund station to Erfurt station. However, there are services departing from Dortmund central bus station and arriving at Erfurt central train station via Kassel. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Erfurt Hbf. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Dortmund and Erfurt is 368 km. The road distance is 302.5 km.
The best way to get from Dortmund to Erfurt without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs €65 - €130.
The train from Dortmund Hbf to Erfurt Hbf takes 3h 33m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Dortmund to Erfurt bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dortmund central bus station.
Dortmund to Erfurt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
The best way to get from Dortmund to Erfurt is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs €65 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €24 - €40 and takes 5h 20m.
What companies run services between Dortmund, Germany and Erfurt, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Dortmund Hbf to Erfurt Hbf 5 times a day. Tickets cost €65–130 and the journey takes 3h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Erfurt central train station via Kassel in around 5h 20m.
- 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
- €65–130
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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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 Kassel
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €13–20
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Kassel to Erfurt central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–18
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Dortmund to Erfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €17–21
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Dortmund to Erfurt bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kassel station.
Dortmund to Erfurt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Erfurt is 303 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Dortmund to Erfurt.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dortmund and Erfurt. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.