How to travel from Erfurt to Dortmund

There are 2 options to travel between Erfurt and Dortmund including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Erfurt to Dortmund is a bus with an average price of $43 (€35).

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

A bus is $39 (€32) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erfurt to Dortmund costing on average $82 (€66).

The fastest way to travel from Erfurt to Dortmund is by train with an average journey time of 4h 4m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Bus takes on average 5h 38m.

The distance from Erfurt to Dortmund is approximately 158 miles (255 km).

The average frequency per day from Erfurt to Dortmund is:

• 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Erfurt to Dortmund:

• 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.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Erfurt to Dortmund, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• 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.

Yes, there are direct services available from Erfurt to Dortmund with the following travel companies:

• 2 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
• 0 direct trains per day with Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).

Omio customers who travel from Erfurt to Dortmund often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Paris, Berlin, Munich, Katowice. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Dortmund and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Dortmund to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Dortmund, you can explore the vibrant Kreuzviertel district for trendy cafes and boutiques, attend concerts at the Westfalenhallen, and discover industrial heritage at the Zollern Colliery museum. Enjoy a stroll along Phoenix See or visit the Botanischer Garten Rombergpark for its serene landscapes. Key sights include Westfalenpark with its iconic Florianturm, the cultural Dortmund U-Tower, Signal Iduna Park, the Dortmund Zoo, and the German Football Museum.

Two to three days are ideal to explore Dortmund's key attractions, such as the Zollern Colliery, Dortmund U-Tower, and Westfalenpark, while also enjoying local cuisine and vibrant neighborhoods.