The average train between Dortmund and Saarbrücken takes 5h and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. There is a train service every few hours from Dortmund to Saarbrücken. 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 Saarbrücken. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Saarbrücken at 7:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Saarbrücken. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Saarbrücken station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h.
Dortmund to Saarbrücken train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Saarbrücken train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Saarbrücken Hbf station.
Book your Dortmund to Saarbrücken train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Süwex.
The distance between Dortmund and Saarbrücken is 255.8 km. The road distance is 464 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Saarbrücken Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 58m.