The average train between Dortmund and Schwetzingen takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. There is a train service every few hours from Dortmund to Schwetzingen. 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 Schwetzingen. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Schwetzingen at 3:27 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Schwetzingen. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Schwetzingen station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 36m.
Dortmund to Schwetzingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Schwetzingen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Dortmund to Schwetzingen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Dortmund and Schwetzingen is 250 km. The road distance is 348 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Dortmund Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €60–260 and the journey takes 2h 50m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route once a week.