The average train between Saarland and Dortmund takes 5h 8m and the fastest train takes 4h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Saarland 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 Saarland and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 4:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Saarland is at 9:24 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken and take an average of 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Saarland 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 Saarland to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Saarland station and arriving at Dortmund station via Mannheim Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
Saarland to Dortmund train services, operated by Saarbahn GmbH, depart from Saarbruecken Hbf station.
Saarland to Dortmund train services, operated by Saarbahn GmbH, arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
The distance between Saarland and Dortmund is 239.7 km. The road distance is 488 km.
You can take a vehicle from Uhlandstr., Saarbrücken to Dortmund Hbf via Hauptbahnhof, Saarbrücken, Saarbruecken Hbf, Mannheim Hbf, and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 55m.