How to travel from Dortmund to Erfurt

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Travel Information between Dortmund and Erfurt

distanceDistance158 miles (255 km)
modeAvailable travel modesTrain or bus
priceTicket price range$16 - $27
cheapestCheapest modeTrain • $16 (€14) • 3 h 59 min
fastestFastest modeTrain • $16 (€14) • 3 h 59 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus or Deutsche Bahn

Travel 158 miles (255 km) by train or bus to Erfurt from Dortmund. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Dortmund to Erfurt.

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from Dortmund to Erfurt

How to get from Dortmund to Erfurt by train, bus or flight.

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bus

The best way to travel from Dortmund to Erfurt is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
05:40PM9h35
Dortmund
03:15AMErfurt
$331One-way
0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus
05:40PM9h35
Dortmund
03:15AMErfurt
$331One-way
0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus
08:15PM7h00
Dortmund
03:15AMErfurt
$401One-way
0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus
03:20PM9h20
Dortmund
12:40AMErfurt
$391One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
04:31PM10h04
Dortmund
02:35AMErfurt
$471One-way
0 transfers

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Travel between Dortmund and Erfurt on FlixBus and Deutsche Bahn travel with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of travel services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of travel includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Dortmund to Erfurt travel.

    FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

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