The average train between Dortmund and Cloppenburg takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 1m. There is a train service every few hours from Dortmund to Cloppenburg. 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 Cloppenburg. The earliest departure is at 3:37 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Cloppenburg at 10:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Cloppenburg. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Cloppenburg station via Osnabrück Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Dortmund to Cloppenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Cloppenburg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Cloppenburg station.
Book your Dortmund to Cloppenburg train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and NordWestBahn.
The distance between Dortmund and Cloppenburg is 153.3 km. The road distance is 177 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Cloppenburg via Osnabrück Hbf in around 2h 19m.