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The average train between Dortmund Hbf and Rotterdam takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Dortmund Hbf to Rotterdam. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 31m
Duration
252 km
Distance
€44
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Dortmund Hbf to Rotterdam train times

Trains run twice daily between Dortmund Hbf and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dortmund Hbf is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 11:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 7m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 7m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 7m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 7m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)9h 24m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 49m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 7m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 7m • 2 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 7m • 2 changes
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  • Distance: 251.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Dortmund Hbf, Germany and Rotterdam, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Rotterdam Centraal via Oberhausen Hbf and Utrecht Centraal in around 3h 49m.

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