The average train between Ełk and Dortmund takes 15h 25m and the fastest train takes 11h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Ełk to Dortmund. 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 3 times a day between Ełk and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 6:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ełk is at 2:10 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 8:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Poznan Glowny and take an average of 15h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Ełk to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Ełk station and arriving at Dortmund station via Poznan Glowny. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 25m.
Ełk to Dortmund train services, operated by PKP Intercity, depart from Elk station.
Ełk to Dortmund train services, operated by PKP Intercity, arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Ełk to Dortmund train tickets online with PKP Intercity, BVG and 2 other operators.
The distance between Ełk and Dortmund is 1,034.8 km. The road distance is 1,196 km.
You can take a train from Elk to Dortmund Hbf via Poznan Glowny, Berlin-Lichtenberg, S+U Lichtenberg Bhf, Berlin Hbf, and Wolfsburg, Hauptbahnhof in around 12h 58m.