The average train between Dortmund and Kerpen takes 2h and the fastest train takes 1h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Dortmund to Kerpen. 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 Kerpen. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Kerpen at 8:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Horrem and take an average of 2h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Kerpen. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Kerpen station via Horrem. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
Dortmund to Kerpen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Kerpen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Horrem station.
Book your Dortmund to Kerpen train tickets online with National Express and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Dortmund and Kerpen is 89.5 km. The road distance is 137 km.
National Express operates a train from Dortmund Hbf to Horrem every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 41m.