Erfurt to Dortmund by train

Discover Erfurt to Dortmund by train

Planning a train adventure from Erfurt to Dortmund? To get started, check out our detailed guide to a seamless, enjoyable journey.

Train cost between Erfurt and Dortmund: point-to-point tickets

Train travellers have two ticket options to choose from: point-to-point tickets and rail passes. Point-to-point tickets are for one-way travel between two cities. Prices for point-to-point tickets on this route start from £62.13, then go to , if booked a month in advance, and , if booked 7 days in advance.

Cost of travel with European train passes

Passes allow unlimited travel in the covered region and timeframe. Passes, like a Eurail or Interrail Global Pass, cover travel to 33 countries. While passes cost more upfront, they quickly pay off if you plan to travel extensively or don’t have a fixed itinerary. Plus, passes also often offer discounts on local travel, museums and outings. Learn more about the financial benefits of rail passes with our European Rail Pass guide.

Whether you want to purchase a pass or a ticket, Rail Europe has you covered with the best deals and smoothest checkout.

Train times for travel between Erfurt and Dortmund

If you are taking the train from Erfurt to Dortmund, you will have 6 trains each day (with a departure every 1 hour and 31 minutes) to choose from. Earlier risers can catch the first weekday train at 07:18. If you are looking to jump aboard the last train out of the station, the latest train departs at 18:03. On weekends, the first train departs at 07:18, and the last scheduled train of the day leaves at 18:01.

Average train travel time from Erfurt to Dortmund

The quickest time by train is 3 hours and 33 minutes, travelling a total distance of 257 kilometres.

Booking time frame: Erfurt to Dortmund trains

Tickets for travel to Dortmund along this route are available for purchase 8 and a half months before the travel date. Set up a booking alert to be notified as soon as your ideal travel date goes on sale.

Additional information on train travel from Erfurt to Dortmund

Need more tips on travelling by train in Europe? Check out our help articles for details on booking, navigating stations, ticket types, different classes of service, refunds and much more. Then check out the Dortmund city guide to start planning your getaway.