The average train between Dortmund and Best takes 2h 55m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. There is a train service every few hours from Dortmund to Best. 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 Best. The earliest departure is at 12:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 9:07 PM which arrives into Best at 12:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Duisburg Hbf and take an average of 2h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Best. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Best station via Duisburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 55m.
Dortmund to Best train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Best train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Best station.
Book your Dortmund to Best train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Dortmund and Best is 143.6 km. The road distance is 173 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Best via Duisburg Hbf, Viersen Bahnhof, Viersen, Venlo, and Eindhoven Centraal in around 3h 16m.