Bus Tickets from Dortmund to Erlangen

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Next departures for Dortmund to Erlangen on October 8
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Dortmund
Erlangen BahnhofCheapest
Flixbus
Dortmund
Erlangen BahnhofFastest
Flixbus
Dortmund
Erlangen BahnhofNo tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus
Dortmund Hauptbahnhof
Erlangen BahnhofNo tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus
Dortmund Hauptbahnhof
Erlangen BahnhofNo tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Dortmund to Erlangen

Bus
Average PriceUS$34 - US$96Average Duration10h 40m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Train
Average PriceUS$28 - US$206Average Duration5h 24m
8kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Dortmund to Erlangen

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Erlangen. The journey takes about 10 hours 40 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$34, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1bus per day
10h 40mAverage Duration
US$34Cheapest ticket
8kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Dortmund to Erlangen: Trip Overview

Average Ticket PriceUS$38
Average Bus Trip Duration10h 40m
Number of daily buses1
Earliest bus departure5:15am
Distance329 km
Latest bus departure9:15pm

Dortmund to Erlangen Bus

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From cheap bus tickets to more luxurious buses travelling from Dortmund to Erlangen, we offer a wide range of bus services to best suit your needs depending on how much your budget is.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Dortmund - Erlangen

  1. What is the distance between Dortmund and Erlangen?

    It's about 331 km (205 miles) from Dortmund to Erlangen.

  2. What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Dortmund to Erlangen?

    Buses traveling this route start their trip at Dortmund Hauptbahnhof, in Dortmund, and end it at Erlangen Bahnhof, in Erlangen.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
10-05
US$92
10-06
US$34
Today
US$39
10-08
US$34
10-09
US$30
10-10
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10-11
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10-12
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Dortmund to Erlangen was searched and found on Oct 9, 2025 with a price of US$30

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

You can expect to pay from US$30 to US$92 for a bus ticket from Dortmund to Erlangen based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$30 which is on 2025-10-09.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

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Taking the bus creates the smallest carbon footprint compared to other modes of transport. Not to mention that buses will allow you to discover scenic gems from Dortmund to Erlangen that are otherwise impossible to come by with a plane.

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Did you know?

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

One of the longest bus route in the world goes all the way from Ontario to Alberta in Canada (with the same bus). This trip is 3,435 km or 2,135 miles long and the price is a bit under $100.

What's the cheapest way to go from Dortmund to Erlangen?

busbud logoThe bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Will you be returning to Dortmund by bus?

Bus from Erlangen to Dortmund

You can also go to Erlangen by train

Train from Dortmund to Erlangen

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