The average train between Ełk and Dortmund takes 14h 51m and the fastest train takes 12h 10m. 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 2:09 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 12:13 PM. All services require a transfer at Poznan Glowny and take an average of 14h 51m. 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 14h 51m.
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 13h 2m.