The average train between Jülich and Dortmund takes 2h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 24m. There is a train service every few hours from Jülich 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 Jülich and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 4:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Jülich is at 11:43 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 2:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Jülich to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Jülich station and arriving at Dortmund station via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
Jülich to Dortmund train services, operated by Rurtalbahn, depart from Dueren station.
Jülich to Dortmund train services, operated by Rurtalbahn, arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Jülich to Dortmund train tickets online with Rurtalbahn and National Express.
The distance between Jülich and Dortmund is 101.3 km. The road distance is 170 km.
National Express operates a train from Dueren to Dortmund Hbf every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 1h 57m.