There are 3 ways to get from Dortmund to Apolda by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 51
4h 7m€67–128Drive 343.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Dortmund to Apoldacar 343.6 km
3h 18m€64–93Train via Kassel
- Take the train from Kamen to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain Re
- Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Leinefeldetrain Re
- Take the train from Leinefelde to Erfurt Hbftrain Re1
6h 36m
Dortmund to Apolda by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Apolda is to drive which costs €60 - €95 and takes 3h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Apolda is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs €60 - €95.
No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Apolda. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Apolda via Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
The distance between Dortmund and Apolda is 404 km. The road distance is 343.6 km.
The best way to get from Dortmund to Apolda without a car is to train which takes 4h 7m and costs €65 - €130.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Dortmund to Apolda, including transfers.
Dortmund to Apolda train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Apolda train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Apolda is 344 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Dortmund to Apolda.
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What companies run services between Dortmund, Germany and Apolda, Germany?
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Dortmund Hbf to Erfurt Hbf 5 times a day. Tickets cost €60–120 and the journey takes 3h 33m.
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Kamen to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 21300130
- info@abellio-mitteldeutschland.de
- Website
- Abellio GmbH
Train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Leinefelde
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–21
- Schedules at
- Abellio GmbH
- Phone
- 0800 2235546
- Website
- ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH
Train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Leinefelde
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–25
- Schedules at
- ABELLIO Rail Mitteldeutschland GmbH
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Leinefelde to Erfurt Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
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