The average train between Dortmund and Heilbronn takes 4h 29m and the fastest train takes 4h 13m. There is a train service every few hours from Dortmund to Heilbronn. 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 Heilbronn. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 10:49 PM which arrives into Heilbronn at 7:53 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Heilbronn. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Heilbronn station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
Dortmund to Heilbronn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Heilbronn train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Dortmund to Heilbronn train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), DB Regio Stuttgart and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Dortmund and Heilbronn is 292 km. The road distance is 421 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 44m.