Kiel to Dortmund Trains

Kiel to Dortmund trains

Travel from

Search accommodation with Expedia

Trip Overview

The average train between Kiel and Dortmund takes 4h 24m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Kiel 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.

4h 24m
Duration: 449 km
Distance: €99
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re70 / ...
Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain 43 / ...

4h 40m

€78–210

Kiel to Dortmund train times

Trains run hourly between Kiel and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 3:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 1:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

4:02 AM → 8:32 AM
4h 30m • 1 change
5:05 AM → 9:32 AM
4h 27m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 10:32 AM
4h 16m • 1 change
7:16 AM → 11:32 AM
4h 16m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

3:08 AM → 7:32 AM
4h 24m • 1 change
4:02 AM → 8:32 AM
4h 30m • 1 change
5:05 AM → 9:32 AM
4h 27m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 10:32 AM
4h 16m • 1 change
Show more

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

3:08 AM → 7:32 AM
4h 24m • 1 change
4:02 AM → 8:32 AM
4h 30m • 1 change
5:05 AM → 9:32 AM
4h 27m • 1 change
6:16 AM → 10:32 AM
4h 16m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Kiel to Dortmund? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.