Is there a direct train from Erfurt to Dortmund?

Yes, there is a direct train from Erfurt to Dortmund.We usually find around 7 direct trains on the route from Erfurt to Dortmund every weekday.There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found around 6 departures.

How long does it take to travel from Erfurt to Dortmund?

The Erfurt to Dortmund train travel takes about 3 hours and 33 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Erfurt to Dortmund train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Dortmund leaving Erfurt at around 07:18 and the last train leaving at around 18:03.At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Erfurt at around 07:18, with the final departure at 18:01.

Erfurt to Dortmund by train

First train

07:18
Last train

18:03

Avg changes

0
Fastest journey

3hr 33m

Distance

257 kilometres
Trains per day

5

Avg. journey time

3hr 53m
Train operators

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 £62.24, 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 5 trains each day (with a departure every 1 hour and 50 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.

FAQs about the train journey from Erfurt to Dortmund

Want to know more about your journey from Erfurt to Dortmund? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

How far is it from Erfurt to Dortmund by train?

The train journey between Erfurt and Dortmund spans 257 kilometres.

How much is a train ticket from Erfurt to Dortmund?

The cheapest fare on this route is £62.24. If you book 30 days in advance, tickets cost about . If booked 7 days in advance, the cost is typically .

How far in advance can I book my Erfurt to Dortmund train travel?

Tickets for travel along this route go on sale 8 and a half months in advance.

How long does the train take from Erfurt to Dortmund?

The fastest journey takes 3 hours and 33 minutes.

Dortmund to Erfurt by train

Other journeys to Dortmund Hbf View all journeys to Dortmund Hbf

From Cologne to Dortmund Hbf From £6.41
From Düsseldorf to Dortmund Hbf From £6.41
From Brussels to Dortmund Hbf From £24.52
From Duisburg Hbf to Dortmund Hbf From £16.22
From Berlin to Dortmund Hbf From £21.12
From Amsterdam to Dortmund Hbf From £23.39
From Enschede to Dortmund Hbf From £21.50
From Essen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf From £16.22
From Hanover to Dortmund Hbf From £18.11
From London to Dortmund Hbf From £56.21
From Hamburg to Dortmund Hbf From £6.41
From Münster Hbf (Westfalen) to Dortmund Hbf From £16.22
From Copenhagen to Dortmund Hbf From £49.42
From Frankfurt am Main to Dortmund Hbf From £16.60
From Venlo to Dortmund Hbf From £22.26

Other journeys from Dortmund Hbf

From Dortmund Hbf to Hanover From £16.60
From Dortmund Hbf to Cologne From £6.41
From Dortmund Hbf to Hamburg From £6.41
From Dortmund Hbf to Düsseldorf From £6.41
From Dortmund Hbf to Hamm (Westf) From £17.35
From Dortmund Hbf to Münster Hbf (Westfalen) From £16.22
From Dortmund Hbf to Berlin From £35.84
From Dortmund Hbf to Brussels From £44.13
From Dortmund Hbf to Duisburg Hbf From £16.22
From Dortmund Hbf to Copenhagen From £49.42
From Dortmund Hbf to London From £56.21
From Dortmund Hbf to Essen Hbf From £6.41

Other journeys from Erfurt Hbf

From Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurt am Main From £6.41
From Erfurt Hbf to Leipzig From £16.60
From Erfurt Hbf to Berlin From £6.41
From Erfurt Hbf to Nuremberg From £18.11
From Erfurt Hbf to Fulda From £17.35
From Erfurt Hbf to Weimar From £15.84
From Erfurt Hbf to Dresden From £6.41
From Erfurt Hbf to Würzburg Hbf From £62.24
From Erfurt Hbf to Munich From £6.41
From Erfurt Hbf to Paris From £49.04
From Erfurt Hbf to Ilmenau From £7.17
From Erfurt Hbf to Halle Hbf (Saale) From £18.86
From Erfurt Hbf to Basel From £16.60
From Erfurt Hbf to Eisenach From £16.22
From Erfurt Hbf to Gera Hbf From £16.60