The average train between Frankenthal and Dortmund takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is an hourly train service from Frankenthal 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 hourly between Frankenthal and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Frankenthal is at 11:59 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Frankenthal to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Frankenthal station and arriving at Dortmund station via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Frankenthal to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Frankenthal to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Frankenthal to Dortmund train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Süwex.
The distance between Frankenthal and Dortmund is 229 km. The road distance is 370 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €65–280 and the journey takes 2h 43m.