The average train between Dortmund and Kaiserslautern takes 4h 3m and the fastest train takes 3h 35m. There is a train service every few hours from Dortmund to Kaiserslautern. 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 Kaiserslautern. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Kaiserslautern at 5:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Kaiserslautern. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Kaiserslautern station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
Dortmund to Kaiserslautern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Kaiserslautern train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Kaiserslautern, Hbf station.
Book your Dortmund to Kaiserslautern train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Süwex.
The distance between Dortmund and Kaiserslautern is 231.4 km. The road distance is 398 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Kaiserslautern, Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 44m.