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Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbf trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Köln Hbf and Dortmund Hbf takes 1h 24m and the fastest train takes 1h 10m. The train runs at least 3 times per hour from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbf. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

1h 24m
Duration
116 km
Distance
€22
Average price
Every 20 minutes
Frequency

Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbf train times

Trains run every 20 minutes between Köln Hbf and Dortmund Hbf. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Köln Hbf is at 11:50 PM which arrives into Dortmund Hbf at 1:14 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 1h 10m • Direct
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    train train 1h 25m • Direct
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    train train 1h 46m • Direct
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    train train 1h 10m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 1h 46m • Direct
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    train train 1h 25m • Direct
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    train train 1h 18m • Direct
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    train train 1h 21m • Direct
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 1h 46m • Direct
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    train train 1h 25m • Direct
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    train train 1h 18m • Direct
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    train train 1h 21m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 1h 46m • Direct
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    train train 1h 25m • Direct
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    train train 1h 18m • Direct
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    train train 1h 25m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 1h 46m • Direct
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    train train 1h 24m • Direct
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    train train 1h 24m • Direct
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    train train 1h 22m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 1h 20m • Direct
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    train train 1h 24m • Direct
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    train train 1h 24m • Direct
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    train train 1h 22m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 1h 46m • Direct
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    train train 1h 20m • Direct
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    train train 1h 24m • Direct
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    train train 1h 30m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 1h 46m • Direct
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    train train 1h 25m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 116.1 km
  • Duration: 1h 24m

What companies run services between Köln Hbf, Germany and Dortmund Hbf, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Koeln Hbf to Dortmund Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €18–40 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Three other operators also service this route.

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