The average train between Dortmund and Hirtshals takes 16h 44m and the fastest train takes 15h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Dortmund to Hirtshals. 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 twice daily between Dortmund and Hirtshals. The earliest departure is at 3:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 3:25 PM which arrives into Hirtshals at 8:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 16h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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17h 31m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Dortmund to Hirtshals? 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 Hirtshals. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Hirtshals station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 44m.
Dortmund to Hirtshals train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Hirtshals train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hirtshals St. station.
Book your Dortmund to Hirtshals train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Danish Railways (DSB) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Dortmund and Hirtshals is 694.4 km. The road distance is 1,048 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Hirtshals St. via Hamburg Hbf, Odense St., Aarhus H, and Aalborg St. in around 13h 5m.