The average train between Bad Ems and Dortmund takes 3h 5m and the fastest train takes 2h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Bad Ems 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 2 hours between Bad Ems and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bad Ems is at 9:28 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 12:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bad Ems to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Bad Ems station and arriving at Dortmund station via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 5m.
Bad Ems to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof station.
Bad Ems to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Bad Ems to Dortmund train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Bad Ems and Dortmund is 132.3 km. The road distance is 200 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €30–150 and the journey takes 2h 8m.