The average train between Bad Arolsen and Dortmund takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Bad Arolsen to Dortmund. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Bad Arolsen and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 12:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Bad Arolsen is at 9:22 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 7:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bad Arolsen to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Bad Arolsen station and arriving at Dortmund station via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
Bad Arolsen to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Bad Arolsen Bahnhof station.
Bad Arolsen to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Bad Arolsen to Dortmund train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), National Express and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bad Arolsen and Dortmund is 108.4 km. The road distance is 265 km.
You can take a train from Bad Arolsen Bahnhof to Dortmund Hbf via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe in around 3h 34m.