The average train between Detmold and Dortmund takes 1h 39m and the fastest train takes 1h 30m. There is a train service every few hours from Detmold 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 Detmold and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Detmold is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 4:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Detmold to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Detmold station and arriving at Dortmund station via Bielefeld Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
Detmold to Dortmund train services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Detmold, Bahnhof station.
Detmold to Dortmund train services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Detmold to Dortmund train tickets online with Eurobahn and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Detmold and Dortmund is 107.8 km. The road distance is 127 km.
You can take a train from Detmold, Bahnhof to Dortmund Hbf via Bielefeld Hbf in around 1h 34m.