The average train between Dortmund and Espelkamp takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. There is a train service every few hours from Dortmund to Espelkamp. 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 Espelkamp. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Espelkamp at 6:42 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Espelkamp. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Espelkamp station via Bielefeld Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 53m.
Dortmund to Espelkamp train services, operated by National Express, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Espelkamp train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Espelkamp, Bahnhof station.
Book your Dortmund to Espelkamp train tickets online with National Express, Eurobahn and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Dortmund and Espelkamp is 124.8 km. The road distance is 152 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Espelkamp, Bahnhof via Bielefeld Hbf in around 2h 28m.