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Dortmund to Vechta trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Dortmund and Vechta takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 39m. There is a train service every few hours from Dortmund to Vechta. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 1m
Duration
169 km
Distance
€52
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Osnabrück Hbftrain train 43 / ...
  2. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Vechtatrain train Rb58
2h 38m
€41–68

Dortmund to Vechta train times

Trains run hourly between Dortmund and Vechta. The earliest departure is at 3:35 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Vechta at 12:28 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)NordWestBahn3h 4m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)NordWestBahn3h 3m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)NordWestBahn3h 3m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)NordWestBahn3h 3m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)NordWestBahn2h 39m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)NordWestBahn3h 4m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)NordWestBahn3h 3m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)NordWestBahn3h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)NordWestBahn2h 39m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)NordWestBahn3h 4m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)NordWestBahn3h 3m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)NordWestBahn3h 4m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)NordWestBahn2h 53m • 1 change

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)NordWestBahn3h 4m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 169.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 1m

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

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Vechta via Osnabrück Hbf in around 2h 38m.

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