The average train between Kerpen and Dortmund takes 1h 56m and the fastest train takes 1h 38m. There is a train service every few hours from Kerpen 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 Kerpen and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 1:16 AM at night, and the last departure from Kerpen is at 11:46 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 1:35 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Kerpen to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Kerpen station and arriving at Dortmund station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 56m.
Kerpen to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kerpen Sindorf station.
Kerpen to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Kerpen to Dortmund train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Kerpen and Dortmund is 89.5 km. The road distance is 137 km.
You can take a train from Kerpen Sindorf to Dortmund Hbf via Köln Hbf in around 2h 15m.