The average train between Dortmund and Nordhausen takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 3h 51m. There is a train service every few hours from Dortmund to Nordhausen. 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 Nordhausen. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 9:39 PM which arrives into Nordhausen at 9:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Nordhausen. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Nordhausen station via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 1m.
Dortmund to Nordhausen train services, operated by National Express, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Nordhausen train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Nordhausen station.
Book your Dortmund to Nordhausen train tickets online with National Express, Abellio GmbH and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Dortmund and Nordhausen is 230.4 km. The road distance is 332 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Nordhausen via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe in around 3h 57m.