The average train between Dortmund and Elten takes 1h 50m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. There is a train service every few hours from Dortmund to Elten. 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 Elten. The earliest departure is at 5:03 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Elten at 11:55 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Elten. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Elten station via Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 50m.
Dortmund to Elten train services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Elten train services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Emmerich-Elten station.
The distance between Dortmund and Elten is 98.3 km. The road distance is 120 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Emmerich-Elten via Oberhausen Hbf in around 2h 21m.