The average train between Dortmund and Elsfleth takes 3h 20m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. There is a train service every few hours from Dortmund to Elsfleth. 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 Elsfleth. The earliest departure is at 3:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Elsfleth at 12:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Elsfleth. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Elsfleth station via Bremen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
Dortmund to Elsfleth train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Elsfleth train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Elsfleth station.
The distance between Dortmund and Elsfleth is 202.8 km. The road distance is 268 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Elsfleth via Bremen Hbf in around 3h 6m.