The average train between Schleswig-Holstein and Dortmund takes 4h 27m and the fastest train takes 4h 16m. There is a train service every few hours from Schleswig-Holstein 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 Schleswig-Holstein and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 2:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Schleswig-Holstein is at 9:05 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 1:43 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Schleswig-Holstein to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Schleswig-Holstein station and arriving at Dortmund station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
Schleswig-Holstein to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Schleswig-Holstein to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Schleswig-Holstein to Dortmund train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Schleswig-Holstein and Dortmund is 336.4 km. The road distance is 449 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Dortmund Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 4h 45m.