The average train between Dortmund and Apeldoorn takes 3h 32m and the fastest train takes 3h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Dortmund to Apeldoorn. 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 Dortmund and Apeldoorn. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 8:53 PM which arrives into Apeldoorn at 5:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Apeldoorn. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Apeldoorn station via Enschede. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
Dortmund to Apeldoorn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Apeldoorn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Apeldoorn station.
Book your Dortmund to Apeldoorn train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Dortmund and Apeldoorn is 128.6 km. The road distance is 180 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Apeldoorn via Enschede in around 3h 18m.