What is the cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Erlangen?

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Erlangen is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 7h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dortmund to Erlangen?

The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Erlangen is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs €55 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Dortmund and Erlangen?

No, there is no direct bus from Dortmund station to Erlangen station. However, there are services departing from Dortmund central bus station and arriving at Erlangen train station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Dortmund and Erlangen?

No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Erlangen via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.

How far is it from Dortmund to Erlangen?

The distance between Dortmund and Erlangen is 521 km. The road distance is 416 km.

How do I travel from Dortmund to Erlangen without a car?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Erlangen without a car is to train via Kassel which takes 5h 32m and costs €55 - €400.

How long does it take to get from Dortmund to Erlangen?

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Dortmund to Erlangen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Erlangen bus from?

Dortmund to Erlangen bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dortmund central bus station.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Erlangen train from?

Dortmund to Erlangen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.

Train or bus from Dortmund to Erlangen?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Erlangen is to train via Kassel which takes 5h 32m and costs €55 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 7h 10m.

Where does the Dortmund to Erlangen bus arrive?

Dortmund to Erlangen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Dortmund to Erlangen train arrive?

Dortmund to Erlangen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe station.

Can I drive from Dortmund to Erlangen?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Erlangen is 416 km. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Dortmund to Erlangen.

How do I get a train ticket from Dortmund to Erlangen?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Dortmund to Erlangen?

Book your Dortmund to Erlangen bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Erlangen?

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Dortmund to Erlangen - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Dortmund to Erlangen by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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Train via Kassel
best
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
2. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Nürnberg Hbftrain 25
5h 32m
€58–397
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Frankfurt central train stationbus FlixBus N07 / ...
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Erlangen train stationbus N84 / ...
7h 10m
€35–58
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Dortmund Hbf to Wuerzburg Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Erlangentrain Re20
6h 58m
€57–140
Drive 416 km
1. Drive from Dortmund to Erlangencar 416 km
3h 40m
€60–86
Train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 91 / ...
6h 35m
€65–423
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane DUS - NUE
4h 58m
€118–299
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane FRA - NUE
4h 34m
€123–351

Dortmund to Erlangen by train

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Distance: 520.8 km
Duration: 5h 32m

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

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Erlangen via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and Nürnberg Hbf in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Erlangen train station via Frankfurt central train station in around 7h 10m.

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