Find coaches from Erfurt to Dortmund

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Next departures from Erfurt to Dortmund on 4 October
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Erfurt central train station
DortmundCheapest
Flixbus
Erfurt central train station
DortmundFastest
Flixbus
Erfurt central train station
DortmundNo tags
Flixbus + Flixtrain
Erfurt central train station
Dortmund HauptbahnhofNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Erfurt to Dortmund

Bus
Average priceUS$26 - US$39Average duration8h 55m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$26 - US$152Average duration5h 1m
6kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average priceUS$24 - US$36Average duration3h 20m
11kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Erfurt to Dortmund

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Dortmund. The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just US$24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day
3h 20mAverage duration
US$24Cheapest ticket
11kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Erfurt to Dortmund: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$27
Average bus trip duration8h 55m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure02:10
Distance160 miles
Latest bus departure14:40

Erfurt to Dortmund Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Erfurt - Dortmund

  1. How far is Dortmund from Erfurt by coach?

    The distance between Erfurt and Dortmund by coach is approximately 160 miles (257 km).

  2. Is there a way to reach Dortmund from Erfurt without a car?

    You can travel to Dortmund from Erfurt by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

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US$32
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Erfurt to Dortmund was searched and found on 8 Oct 2025 with a price of US$32

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Erfurt to Dortmund as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$32 to US$74 for a bus ticket from Erfurt to Dortmund based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$32, which is on 2025-10-08.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Erfurt and Dortmund!

Start sightseeing the minute your bus leaves the station. If you're on the night bus from Erfurt to Dortmund, get comfy and count the stars.

Buses have the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Erfurt to Dortmund will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

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Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

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