The average train between Dortmund and Hoffenheim takes 4h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. There is a train service every few hours from Dortmund to Hoffenheim. 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 Hoffenheim. 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 Hoffenheim at 5:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Hoffenheim. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Hoffenheim station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 7m.
Dortmund to Hoffenheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Hoffenheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Dortmund to Hoffenheim train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Dortmund and Hoffenheim is 267.7 km. The road distance is 379 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Dortmund Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €60–260 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route once a week.