The average train between Heidelberg and Dortmund takes 3h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 4m. There is an hourly train service from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 3:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 9:13 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 12:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Dortmund station via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 11m.
Heidelberg to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Heidelberg to Dortmund train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and DB Regio Stuttgart.
The distance between Heidelberg and Dortmund is 249.8 km. The road distance is 374 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.