The average train between Dortmund and Saarlouis takes 4h 59m and the fastest train takes 4h 47m. There is a train service every few hours from Dortmund to Saarlouis. 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 2 hours between Dortmund and Saarlouis. The earliest departure is at 1:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 7:35 PM which arrives into Saarlouis at 8:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Saarlouis. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Saarlouis station via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
Dortmund to Saarlouis train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Saarlouis train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Saarlouis Hbf station.
Book your Dortmund to Saarlouis train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Süwex.
The distance between Dortmund and Saarlouis is 249.9 km. The road distance is 360 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Saarlouis Hbf via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 13m.