The average train between Dortmund and Hamelin takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. There is a train service every few hours from Dortmund to Hamelin. 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 Hamelin. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 9:55 PM which arrives into Hamelin at 6:26 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Hamelin. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Hamelin station via Herford, Bahnhof/ZOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Dortmund to Hamelin train services, operated by National Express, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Hamelin train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Hameln station.
Book your Dortmund to Hamelin train tickets online with National Express and Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH.
The distance between Dortmund and Hamelin is 145.5 km. The road distance is 174 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Hameln via Herford in around 2h 10m.