The average train between Dortmund and Balve takes 1h 14m and the fastest train takes 54 min. There is a train service every few hours from Dortmund to Balve. 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 Dortmund and Balve. The earliest departure is at 6:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 11:23 PM which arrives into Balve at 5:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Balve. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Balve station via Fröndenberg, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 14m.
Dortmund to Balve train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Balve train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Balve, Bahnhof station.
The distance between Dortmund and Balve is 34.4 km. The road distance is 49 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Balve, Bahnhof via Fröndenberg, Bahnhof in around 1h 39m.