The average train between Dortmund and Bremerhaven takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Dortmund to Bremerhaven. 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 3 hours between Dortmund and Bremerhaven. The earliest departure is at 3:27 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Bremerhaven at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Bremerhaven. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Bremerhaven station via Bremen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Dortmund to Bremerhaven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Bremerhaven train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bremerhaven Hbf station.
Book your Dortmund to Bremerhaven train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), NordWestBahn and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Dortmund and Bremerhaven is 237.3 km. The road distance is 288 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Bremerhaven Hbf via Bremen Hbf in around 2h 40m.