The average train between Bretten and Dortmund takes 4h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Bretten 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 4 hours between Bretten and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 6:16 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bretten is at 8:19 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 12:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Bretten to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Bretten station and arriving at Dortmund station via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.
Bretten to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.
Bretten to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Bretten to Dortmund train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Bretten and Dortmund is 289.3 km. The road distance is 420 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbf every 2 hours. Tickets cost €70–150 and the journey takes 3h 22m.