The average train between Dortmund and Ełk takes 18h 47m and the fastest train takes 13h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Dortmund to Ełk. 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 3 times a day between Dortmund and Ełk. The earliest departure is at 7:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 8:47 PM which arrives into Ełk at 5:58 PM. All services require a transfer at S Spandau Bhf and take an average of 18h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Ełk. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Ełk station via S Spandau Bhf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 47m.
Dortmund to Ełk train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Ełk train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Elk station.
Book your Dortmund to Ełk train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and PKP Intercity.
The distance between Dortmund and Ełk is 1,034.8 km. The road distance is 1,192 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Elk via S Spandau Bhf, S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf, Rzepin, and Poznan Glowny in around 14h 40m.