The average train between Dortmund and Hamelin takes 2h 21m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. 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 12:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Hamelin at 11:26 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 21m. 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 21m.
Dortmund to Hamelin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Hamelin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hameln station.
Book your Dortmund to Hamelin train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Regionalverkehre Start Deutschland GmbH and National Express.
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 31m.