- Distance: 116.1 km
- Duration: 1h 18m
The average train between Cologne and Dortmund takes 1h 18m and the fastest train takes 1h 9m. There is an hourly train service from Cologne 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 Cologne and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 12:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Cologne is at 11:27 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 12:44 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 1h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Koeln Hbf station and arriving at Dortmund Hbf station. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 18m.
Cologne to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Cologne to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
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The distance between Cologne and Dortmund is 74 km. The road distance is 88 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Koeln Hbf to Dortmund Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €20–45 and the journey takes 1h 10m. Three other operators also service this route.
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