The average train between Bamberg and Dortmund takes 5h 40m and the fastest train takes 4h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Bamberg 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 Bamberg and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Bamberg is at 11:04 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Würzburg Hbf and take an average of 5h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bamberg to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Bamberg station and arriving at Dortmund station via Würzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
Bamberg to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Bamberg station.
Bamberg to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Bamberg to Dortmund train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bamberg and Dortmund is 301.3 km. The road distance is 495 km.
You can take a train from Bamberg to Dortmund Hbf via Würzburg Hbf and Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe in around 5h 22m.