The average train between Dortmund and Halmstad takes 12h 38m and the fastest train takes 11h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Dortmund to Halmstad. 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 4 times a day between Dortmund and Halmstad. The earliest departure is at 7:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 3:25 PM which arrives into Halmstad at 7:46 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 12h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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11h 21m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Dortmund to Halmstad? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Halmstad. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Halmstad station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 38m.
Dortmund to Halmstad train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Halmstad train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Halmstad Centralstation.
Book your Dortmund to Halmstad train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Danish Railways (DSB) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dortmund and Halmstad is 672.4 km. The road distance is 1,033 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Halmstad Centralstation via Hamburg Hbf, København H, and Köpenhamn H in around 11h 45m.