The average train between Dortmund and Dachau takes 6h 26m and the fastest train takes 6h. There is a train service every few hours from Dortmund to Dachau. 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 Dachau. The earliest departure is at 3:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Dachau at 6:51 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 6h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Dachau. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Dachau station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.
Dortmund to Dachau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Dachau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.
Book your Dortmund to Dachau train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Dortmund and Dachau is 460.1 km. The road distance is 714 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Dortmund Hbf to München Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €120–550 and the journey takes 5h 32m. MSM Partyzug also services this route once a week.