The average train between Dortmund and Frechen takes 1h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 37m. The train runs at least 2 times per hour from Dortmund to Frechen. 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 30 minutes between Dortmund and Frechen. The earliest departure is at 12:15 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 11:40 PM which arrives into Frechen at 1:23 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 1h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Frechen. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Frechen station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
Dortmund to Frechen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Frechen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
The distance between Dortmund and Frechen is 80.8 km. The road distance is 106 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Hbf every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €18–45 and the journey takes 1h 11m. Eurostar also services this route twice daily.