The average train between Kiel and Dortmund takes 4h 26m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run 4 times a day between Kiel and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 4:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 1:52 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Dortmund station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
Kiel to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Kiel to Dortmund train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Kiel and Dortmund is 359.7 km. The road distance is 449 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Dortmund Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 4h 45m.
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