The average train between Rotterdam and Dortmund takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 2h 58m. 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Rotterdam and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 12:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 8:35 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 11:39 PM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Alexander and take an average of 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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3h 21m • 3 changesWant 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.
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 3h 29m.
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 Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Rotterdam and Dortmund is 210.7 km. The road distance is 252 km.
You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Dortmund Hbf via Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal, and Oberhausen Hbf in around 3h 42m.