The average train between Dortmund and Rügen Island takes 8h 8m and the fastest train takes 7h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Dortmund to Rügen Island. 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 every 3 hours between Dortmund and Rügen Island. The earliest departure is at 3:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 10:10 PM which arrives into Rügen Island at 9:27 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 8h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Dortmund to Rügen Island? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Rügen Island. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Rügen Island station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 8m.
Dortmund to Rügen Island train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Rügen Island train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bergen Auf Ruegen station.
Book your Dortmund to Rügen Island train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and ODEG.
The distance between Dortmund and Rügen Island is 511.6 km. The road distance is 651 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Bergen Auf Ruegen via Hamburg Hbf, Rostock Hauptbahnhof, and Rostock Hbf in around 7h 13m.