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Dortmund to Saxony trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dortmund and Saxony takes 4h 56m and the fastest train takes 4h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Dortmund to Saxony. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

4h 56m
Duration
472 km
Distance
€100
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Dortmund to Saxony train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Dortmund and Saxony. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 4:42 PM which arrives into Saxony at 9:01 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 4h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    train train 4h 19m • Direct
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    train train 5h 4m • Direct
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    train train 5h 3m • Direct
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    train train 5h 3m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    train train 5h 3m • Direct
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    train train 5h 4m • Direct
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    train train 5h 3m • Direct
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    train train 4h 19m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    train train 5h 3m • Direct
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    train train 5h 4m • Direct
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    train train 5h 3m • Direct
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    train train 4h 19m • Direct
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    train train 5h 3m • Direct
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    train train 5h 4m • Direct
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    train train 5h 3m • Direct
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    train train 4h 19m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    train train 5h 3m • Direct
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    train train 5h 4m • Direct
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    train train 5h 3m • Direct
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    train train 4h 19m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    train train 5h 3m • Direct
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    train train 5h 4m • Direct
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    train train 5h 3m • Direct
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    train train 5h 28m • Direct
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    train train 5h 3m • Direct
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    train train 5h 4m • Direct
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    train train 5h 3m • Direct
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    train train 5h 28m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dortmund to Saxony? 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.

Map of how to get from Dortmund to Saxony.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 471.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Dortmund, Germany and Saxony, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Dortmund Hbf to Leipzig Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €85–180 and the journey takes 5h 3m.

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