The average train between Kaiserslautern and Dortmund takes 4h 11m and the fastest train takes 3h 34m. There is a train service every few hours from Kaiserslautern 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 Kaiserslautern and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 5:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kaiserslautern is at 11:01 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim Hbf and take an average of 4h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kaiserslautern to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Kaiserslautern station and arriving at Dortmund station via Mannheim Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.
Kaiserslautern to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kaiserslautern Hbf station.
Kaiserslautern to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Kaiserslautern to Dortmund train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kaiserslautern and Dortmund is 231.4 km. The road distance is 420 km.
You can take a train from Kaiserslautern Hbf to Dortmund Hbf via Mannheim Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 45m.