The average train between Bad Arolsen and Dortmund takes 3h 25m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 3 hours between Bad Arolsen and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bad Arolsen is at 11:36 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 7:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Korbach Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 3h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 41m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Bad Arolsen to Dortmund? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
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 Brilon Wald, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
Bad Arolsen to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Korbach Hauptbahnhof 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).
The distance between Bad Arolsen and Dortmund is 108.4 km. The road distance is 149 km.
You can take a train from Bad Arolsen Bahnhof to Dortmund Hbf via Korbach Hauptbahnhof and Brilon Wald, Bahnhof in around 4h 17m.