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Dortmund to Melsungen trains

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The average train between Dortmund and Melsungen takes 3h 8m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

3h 8m
Duration
238 km
Distance
€45
Average price
Every 2 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Kassel-Wilhelmshoehetrain train Re
3h 11m
€23–80

Dortmund to Melsungen train times

Trains run every 2 hours 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 12:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe and take an average of 3h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    National ExpressKasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft AG (KVG Kassel)3h 11m • 1 change

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    National ExpressKasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft AG (KVG Kassel)3h 11m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Kasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft AG (KVG Kassel)2h 43m • 1 change

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    National ExpressKasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft AG (KVG Kassel)3h 11m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    National ExpressKasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft AG (KVG Kassel)3h 17m • 1 change

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    National ExpressKasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft AG (KVG Kassel)3h 11m • 1 change

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    National ExpressKasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft AG (KVG Kassel)3h 11m • 1 change

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    National ExpressKasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft AG (KVG Kassel)3h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    National ExpressKasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft AG (KVG Kassel)3h 17m • 1 change

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    National ExpressKasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft AG (KVG Kassel)3h 11m • 1 change

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    National ExpressKasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft AG (KVG Kassel)3h 11m • 1 change

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    National ExpressKasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft AG (KVG Kassel)3h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    National ExpressKasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft AG (KVG Kassel)3h 11m • 1 change

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    National ExpressKasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft AG (KVG Kassel)3h 11m • 1 change

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    National ExpressKasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft AG (KVG Kassel)3h 11m • 1 change

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    National ExpressKasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft AG (KVG Kassel)3h 11m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Kasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft AG (KVG Kassel)3h 8m • 1 change

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Kasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft AG (KVG Kassel)2h 43m • 1 change

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    National ExpressKasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft AG (KVG Kassel)3h 11m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Kasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft AG (KVG Kassel)3h 8m • 1 change

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    National ExpressKasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft AG (KVG Kassel)3h 11m • 1 change

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    National ExpressKasseler Verkehrs-Gesellschaft AG (KVG Kassel)3h 11m • 1 change
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  • Distance: 237.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Dortmund, Germany and Melsungen, Germany?

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.

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