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Trip Overview

The average train between Dortmund and Best takes 2h 57m and the fastest train takes 2h 41m. 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.

2h 57m
Duration
173 km
Distance
€36
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Dortmund to Best train times

Trains run hourly between Dortmund and Best. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 9:13 PM which arrives into Best at 12:00 AM. All services require a transfer at Duisburg Hbf and take an average of 2h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 41m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 44m • 4 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 41m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 45m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 15m • 4 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 53m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 50m • 4 changes
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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 45m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 53m • 4 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 53m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 50m • 4 changes
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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 45m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 15m • 4 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 53m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 50m • 4 changes
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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 45m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 45m • 4 changes
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    EurobahnDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 57m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 50m • 4 changes
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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 45m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    EurobahnDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 57m • 4 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 53m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 50m • 4 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)3h 15m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)6h 27m • 4 changes
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    National ExpressDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 53m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 50m • 4 changes
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    EurostarDeutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)EurobahnNederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)2h 45m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dortmund to Best? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 172.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 57m

What companies run services between Dortmund, Germany and Best, Netherlands?

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Best via Duisburg Hbf, Viersen Bahnhof, Viersen, Venlo, and Eindhoven Centraal in around 3h 31m.

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