How to travel from Dortmund to Erlangen

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dortmund to Erlangen

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Erlangen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $38 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 6h 20m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, while a bus costs an average of $38.

Distance: 203 miles (328 km)

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

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

  • FlixBus
    4:05 AM11h45
    Dortmund
    3:50 PMErlangen
    $401One-way
    0 transfers

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  • FlixBus
    4:05 AM11h45
    Dortmund
    3:50 PMErlangen
    $401One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    4:05 AM11h45
    Dortmund
    3:50 PMErlangen
    $401One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Dortmund to Erlangen

Travel to Erlangen easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dortmund to Erlangen.

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There are 3 options to travel between Dortmund and Erlangen including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Erlangen is a bus with an average price of $38.

This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Erlangen:

A bus is $48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Erlangen costing on average $87.

A bus is $286 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Erlangen costing on average $324.

The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Erlangen is by bus with an average journey time of 6h 20m.

Other travel options to Erlangen take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 50m.

Flight takes on average 21h 25m.

The distance from Dortmund to Erlangen is approximately 203 miles (328 km).
The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Erlangen is:
  • Around 7 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 3 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Erlangen as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dortmund to Erlangen:
  • Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Erlangen station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Erlangen, Busbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dortmund to Erlangen, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Erlangen by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Erlangen by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Dortmund to Erlangen:
  • 3 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Dortmund to Erlangen often also extend their vacation to go to Nuremberg, Munich, Berlin, Prague, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Erlangen and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Erlangen to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
Erlangen is a charming city where you can explore its historical sites, botanical gardens, and cultural attractions comfortably in 1 to 2 days.

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