The average train between Cloppenburg and Dortmund takes 2h 25m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. There is a train service every few hours from Cloppenburg 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 Cloppenburg and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cloppenburg is at 11:05 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 1:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Cloppenburg to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Cloppenburg station and arriving at Dortmund station via Osnabrück Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
Cloppenburg to Dortmund train services, operated by NordWestBahn, depart from Cloppenburg station.
Cloppenburg to Dortmund train services, operated by NordWestBahn, arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Cloppenburg to Dortmund train tickets online with NordWestBahn and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Cloppenburg and Dortmund is 153.3 km. The road distance is 177 km.
You can take a train from Cloppenburg to Dortmund Hbf via Osnabrück Hbf in around 2h 33m.