The average train between Dortmund and Melsungen takes 2h 52m and the fastest train takes 2h 28m. There is a train service every few hours from Dortmund to Melsungen. 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 Melsungen. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 9:39 PM which arrives into Melsungen at 12:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Melsungen. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Melsungen station via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 52m.
Dortmund to Melsungen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Melsungen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe station.
The distance between Dortmund and Melsungen is 150.6 km. The road distance is 238 km.
National Express operates a train from Dortmund Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe hourly, and the journey takes 2h 17m. Two other operators also service this route.