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Compare train and bus for Erfurt to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erfurt to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 158 miles (255 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$80 Average price | $42 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 34m Average total duration Fastest 4h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 8m Average total duration 5h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Dortmund:
A bus is $38 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Dortmund costing on average $80 (€66).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 38m.
Travel optionsfrom Erfurt to Dortmund
How to get from Erfurt to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Erfurt to Dortmund is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:50 AM4h45Erfurt, Busbahnhof 211:35 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$461One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus6:50 AM4h45Erfurt, Busbahnhof 211:35 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$461One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- IC 21521:19 PM3h55Erfurt Hbf5:14 PMDortmund Hbf$921One-way0 transfers
Other options
- ICE 174610:42 AM4h07Erfurt Hbf2:49 PMDortmund Hbf$681One-way0 transfers
- ICE 1746 · 90022 · ICE 154610:42 AM4h06Erfurt Hbf2:48 PMDortmund Hbf$1121One-way2 transfers
- 26104 · ICE 684 · IC 20469:07 AM4h25Erfurt Hbf1:32 PMDortmund Hbf$1251One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Erfurt to Dortmund:
A bus is $38 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Dortmund costing on average $80 (€66).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 38m.
- Around 9 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erfurt and Dortmund as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Erfurt Hbf and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Erfurt, Busbahnhof 2 and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Dortmund by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Dortmund by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
- 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
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