The average train between Dortmund and Brilon takes 2h 42m and the fastest train takes 1h 44m. There is a train service every few hours from Dortmund to Brilon. 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 every 2 hours between Dortmund and Brilon. The earliest departure is at 6:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 9:21 PM which arrives into Brilon at 6:34 AM. All services require a transfer at Bestwig, Bahnhof and take an average of 2h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Brilon. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Brilon station via Bestwig, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
Dortmund to Brilon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Brilon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Brilon Wald, Bahnhof station.
Book your Dortmund to Brilon train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Dortmund and Brilon is 77.8 km. The road distance is 108 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Brilon-Stadt, Bahnhof via Bestwig, Bahnhof and Brilon Wald, Bahnhof in around 2h 47m.