The average train between Kassel and Dortmund takes 2h 39m and the fastest train takes 2h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Kassel 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 Kassel and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 4:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Kassel is at 8:39 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 11:19 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kassel to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Kassel station and arriving at Dortmund station via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 39m.
Kassel to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe station.
Kassel to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Kassel to Dortmund train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), National Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Kassel and Dortmund is 142.8 km. The road distance is 216 km.
National Express operates a train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Dortmund Hbf hourly, and the journey takes 2h 16m. Two other operators also service this route.