The average train between Dortmund and Bodensee (Lake) takes 5h 54m and the fastest train takes 5h 42m. There is a train service every few hours from Dortmund to Bodensee (Lake). 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 Bodensee (Lake). The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Bodensee (Lake) at 6:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Bodensee (Lake). However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Bodensee (Lake) station via Ulm Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
Dortmund to Bodensee (Lake) train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Bodensee (Lake) train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof station.
Book your Dortmund to Bodensee (Lake) train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Dortmund and Bodensee (Lake) is 460.3 km. The road distance is 652 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof via Ulm Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 40m.