The average train between Dortmund and Best takes 3h 4m and the fastest train takes 2h 45m. There is a train service every few hours from Dortmund to Best. 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 Best. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 10:15 PM which arrives into Best at 7:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Essen Hbf and take an average of 3h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Best. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Best station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 4m.
Dortmund to Best train services, operated by National Express, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Best train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Best station.
Book your Dortmund to Best train tickets online with National Express, Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Dortmund and Best is 143.6 km. The road distance is 173 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Best via Essen Hbf, Viersen Bahnhof, Viersen, Venlo, and Eindhoven in around 3h 35m.