The average train between Rotterdam and Dortmund takes 4h 16m and the fastest train takes 3h 28m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Rotterdam 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 5 times a week between Rotterdam and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 12:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 5:35 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 9:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Alexander and take an average of 4h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam station and arriving at Dortmund station via Utrecht Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
Rotterdam to Dortmund train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Rotterdam Alexander station.
Rotterdam to Dortmund train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Rotterdam to Dortmund train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and National Express.
The distance between Rotterdam and Dortmund is 210.7 km. The road distance is 254 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Dortmund Hbf via Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal, and Oberhausen Hbf in around 3h 30m.
