The average train between Dortmund and Bad Arolsen takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 2h 40m. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 4 hours between Dortmund and Bad Arolsen. The earliest departure is at 6:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 5:41 PM which arrives into Bad Arolsen at 8:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Brilon Wald, Bahnhof and take an average of 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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2h 40m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Dortmund to Bad Arolsen? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
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 Brilon Wald, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Dortmund to Bad Arolsen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Bad Arolsen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Korbach Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Dortmund to Bad Arolsen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Dortmund and Bad Arolsen is 108.4 km. The road distance is 149 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Bad Arolsen Bahnhof via Brilon Wald, Bahnhof and Korbach Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 57m.