The average train between Heilbronn and Dortmund takes 4h 35m and the fastest train takes 4h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Heilbronn 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 Heilbronn and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Heilbronn is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Heilbronn to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Dortmund Hbf station via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.
Heilbronn to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof station.
Heilbronn to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
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The distance between Heilbronn and Dortmund is 292 km. The road distance is 365 km.
You can take a train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbf via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 41m.