The average train between Dortmund and Nuremberg takes 5h 13m and the fastest train takes 4h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Dortmund to Nuremberg. 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 Nuremberg. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Nuremberg at 10:25 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Nuremberg. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Nuremberg station via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
Dortmund to Nuremberg train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Nuremberg train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Nürnberg Hbf station.
Book your Dortmund to Nuremberg train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and National Express.
The distance between Dortmund and Nuremberg is 343.1 km. The road distance is 497 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe in around 5h.