The average train between Dortmund and Bad Arolsen takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Dortmund to Bad Arolsen. 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 Bad Arolsen. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 9:39 PM which arrives into Bad Arolsen at 8:36 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Bad Arolsen. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Bad Arolsen station via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
Dortmund to Bad Arolsen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Bad Arolsen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Bad Arolsen Bahnhof station.
Book your Dortmund to Bad Arolsen train tickets online with National Express, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Dortmund and Bad Arolsen is 108.4 km. The road distance is 265 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Bad Arolsen Bahnhof via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 3h 56m.