The average train between Dortmund and Berlin takes 3h 35m and the fastest train takes 3h 29m. There is a train service every few hours from Dortmund to Berlin. 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 Berlin. The earliest departure is at 12:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 8:47 PM which arrives into Berlin at 12:26 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Berlin station. Services depart hourly, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 3h 35m.
Dortmund to Berlin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Berlin train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Dortmund to Berlin train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Dortmund and Berlin is 421.8 km. The road distance is 460 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Dortmund Hbf to S+U Berlin Hauptbahnhof hourly. Tickets cost €85–210 and the journey takes 3h 28m. Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) also services this route once a week.