There are 3 ways to get from Witten to Erfurt by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 51
4h 45m€66–141Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Kasselbus N1360b / ...
- Take the bus from Kassel to Erfurt central train stationbus N69
6h 25m€25–40Drive 316.9 km
- Drive from Witten to Erfurtcar 316.9 km
3h 17m€47–67
Witten to Erfurt by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Witten to Erfurt is to bus which costs €25 - €40 and takes 6h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Witten to Erfurt is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Witten 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 6h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Witten to Erfurt. However, there are services departing from Witten Witten-Annen and arriving at Erfurt Hbf via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 45m.
The distance between Witten and Erfurt is 379 km. The road distance is 316.9 km.
The best way to get from Witten to Erfurt without a car is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs €65 - €150.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Witten to Erfurt, including transfers.
Witten to Erfurt bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dortmund central bus station.
Witten to Erfurt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
The best way to get from Witten to Erfurt is to train which takes 4h 45m and costs €65 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €40 and takes 6h 25m.
What companies run services between Witten, Germany and Erfurt, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Dortmund Hbf to Erfurt Hbf 5 times a day. Tickets cost €65–140 and the journey takes 3h 33m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Witten Hbf to Erfurt central train station via Dortmund Hbf, Dortmund central bus station, and Kassel in around 6h 25m.
- 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
- €65–140
- 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 5m
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Witten to Erfurt bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Kassel station.
Witten to Erfurt train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Witten to Erfurt is 317 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Witten to Erfurt.
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