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Compare train, bus, and flight for Erlangen to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Erlangen to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €32 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €32, while a flight costs an average of €425.
Distance: 203 miles (328 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€83 Average price | €32 Average price Cheapest | €425 Average price | €64 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 32m Average total duration 5h 2m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 44m Average total duration 8h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 35m Average total duration Fastest 1h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 4h 35m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Erlangen to Dortmund
Compare the available ways to get from Erlangen to Dortmund, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Erlangen to Dortmund:
A bus is €51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Dortmund costing on average €83.
A bus is €393 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Erlangen to Dortmund costing on average €425.
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 32m.
Bus takes on average 8h 44m.
Tickets start at around €83 compared to roughly €64 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about -€19. The journey takes 5h 2m versus 4h 35m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
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How to get from Erlangen to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Erlangen to Dortmund is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:55 PM 11h25 Erlangen 7:20 AM Dortmund €28 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
7:55 PM 11h25 Erlangen 7:20 AM Dortmund €28 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
7:55 PM 11h25 Erlangen 7:20 AM Dortmund €28 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
10:45 PM 12h39 Erlangen 11:24 AM Dortmund €30 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Erlangen to Dortmund:
A bus is €51 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Erlangen to Dortmund costing on average €83.
A bus is €393 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Erlangen to Dortmund costing on average €425.
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 32m.
Bus takes on average 8h 44m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Erlangen and Dortmund as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Erlangen station and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Erlangen, Busbahnhof and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
- Flights mostly depart from Nuremberg Albrecht Dürer Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Dortmund by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Dortmund by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa to go to Dortmund by flight.
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