The average train between Dortmund and Neumünster takes 4h 4m and the fastest train takes 3h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Dortmund to Neumünster. 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 Neumünster. The earliest departure is at 3:42 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Neumünster at 2:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Neumünster. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Neumünster station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
Dortmund to Neumünster train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Neumünster train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Neumünster station.
Book your Dortmund to Neumünster train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Dortmund and Neumünster is 331.1 km. The road distance is 418 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Neumünster via Hamburg Hbf in around 3h 55m.