The average train between North Rhine-Westphalia and Dortmund takes 1h 27m and the fastest train takes 1h 10m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from North Rhine-Westphalia 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 every 30 minutes between North Rhine-Westphalia and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from North Rhine-Westphalia is at 11:07 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 12:53 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from North Rhine-Westphalia station and arriving at Dortmund station. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 1h 27m.
North Rhine-Westphalia to Dortmund train services, operated by National Express, depart from Köln Hbf station.
North Rhine-Westphalia to Dortmund train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your North Rhine-Westphalia to Dortmund train tickets online with National Express and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between North Rhine-Westphalia and Dortmund is 7.3 km. The road distance is 95 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €17–75 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Four other operators also service this route.