- Distance: 33.7 km
- Duration: 23 min
The average train between Essen and Dortmund takes 23 min and the fastest train takes 20 min. The train runs at least 4 times per hour from Essen 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 every 15 minutes between Essen and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 12:12 AM at night, and the last departure from Essen is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 12:14 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 23 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen station and arriving at Dortmund station. Services depart every 15 minutes, and operate Every 4 hours. The journey takes approximately 23 min.
Essen to Dortmund train services, operated by National Express, depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Dortmund train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Essen to Dortmund train tickets online with National Express and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Essen and Dortmund is 32.1 km. The road distance is 34 km.
National Express operates a train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf every 15 minutes, and the journey takes 24 min. Seven other operators also service this route.
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