Train from Dortmund to Erfurt: Tickets & Timetables

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Next departures from Dortmund to Erfurt on 28 January
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixTrainTrain
    Dortmund Hauptbahnhof
    Willy-Brandt-PlatzNo tags
    FlixTrainTrain
      Dortmund Hauptbahnhof
      Willy-Brandt-PlatzNo tags
      FlixTrainTrain
        Dortmund Hauptbahnhof
        Willy-Brandt-PlatzNo tags
        Deutsche Bahn ICETrain
        Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund
        Erfurt HbfNo tags
        Deutsche Bahn ICE + Deutsche Bahn
        Train
        Hbf Bus Stop - Dortmund
        Erfurt HbfNo tags

        Compare 3 ways to travel from Dortmund to Erfurt

        We recommend carpooling

        Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Erfurt. The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just €16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

        3carpool per day
        3h 20mAverage duration
        257 kmDistance
        11kgCO₂ emissions
        Average price€30 - €93Average duration9h 15m
        6kg CO₂e
        Average price€20 - €151Average duration5h 30m
        6kg CO₂e
        Carpool
        Average price€16 - €31Average duration3h 20m
        11kg CO₂e

        Frequently asked questions about travelling from Dortmund to Erfurt by train

        Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

        1. How much does a train ticket cost from Dortmund to Erfurt?

          The cheapest train tickets from Dortmund to Erfurt start from €20. The average price for this train route is around €72. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

        2. How long is the train journey from Dortmund to Erfurt?

          The average train journey time from Dortmund to Erfurt is 5h 30m, covering a distance of 257 km. The fastest train gets you there in 3h 33m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn ICE.

        3. Which train operators serve the Dortmund to Erfurt route?

          Several major train operators run on this route with 5 trains available per day, including services from Deutsche Bahn ICE, Deutsche Bahn, FlixTrain, FlixBus.

        4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Dortmund to Erfurt?

          The earliest train from Dortmund to Erfurt departs at 06:23. And the latest train departs at 22:36.

        5. Which is the best train operator from Dortmund to Erfurt?

          According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is Deutsche Bahn, with an average rating of 4.0 out of 5 stars based on 7 reviews.

        6. Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Dortmund to Erfurt?

          According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator Deutsche Bahn ICE has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.

        7. Which train operator has the most punctual service from Dortmund to Erfurt?

          According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

        8. Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Dortmund to Erfurt?

          According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is Deutsche Bahn ICE, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

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