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Trip Overview

The average train between Essen Hbf and Dortmund Hbf takes 28 min and the fastest train takes 18 min. The train runs at least 7 times per hour from Essen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

28 min
Duration
34 km
Distance
€7
Average price
Every 10 minutes
Frequency

Essen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf train times

Trains run every 10 minutes between Essen Hbf and Dortmund Hbf. The earliest departure is at 12:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen Hbf is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Dortmund Hbf at 12:37 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 28 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 21 min • Direct
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    train train 21 min • Direct
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    train train 41 min • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 21 min • Direct
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    train train 21 min • Direct
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    train train 41 min • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 21 min • Direct
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    train train 41 min • Direct
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    train train 24 min • Direct
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    train train 22 min • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 21 min • Direct
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    train train 41 min • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 21 min • Direct
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    train train 41 min • Direct
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    train train 24 min • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 21 min • Direct
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    train train 24 min • Direct
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    train train 22 min • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 24 min • Direct
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    train train 22 min • Direct

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  • Distance: 33.7 km
  • Duration: 28 min

What companies run services between Essen Hbf, Germany and Dortmund Hbf, Germany?

National Express operates a train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf every 30 minutes, and the journey takes 24 min. Six other operators also service this route.

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