The average train between Saarbrücken and Dortmund takes 4h 57m and the fastest train takes 4h 20m. There is a train service every few hours from Saarbrücken 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 hourly between Saarbrücken and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 4:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Saarbrücken is at 9:47 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim Hbf and take an average of 4h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Saarbrücken to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Saarbrücken station and arriving at Dortmund station via Mannheim Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 57m.
Saarbrücken to Dortmund train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Saarbruecken Hbf station.
Saarbrücken to Dortmund train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Saarbrücken to Dortmund train tickets online with Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Saarbrücken and Dortmund is 255.8 km. The road distance is 486 km.
You can take a train from Saarbruecken Hbf to Dortmund Hbf via Mannheim Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 23m.