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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Dortmund takes 3h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

3h 12m
Duration
252 km
Distance
€49
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Rotterdam to Dortmund train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Rotterdam and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 12:57 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 6:20 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 9:03 PM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht Centraal and take an average of 3h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)8h 29m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Rotterdam 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.

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  • Distance: 251.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Dortmund, Germany?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Dortmund Hbf via Utrecht Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf in around 3h 34m.

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