The average train between Dortmund and Heide takes 5h 48m and the fastest train takes 5h 15m. There is a train service every few hours from Dortmund to Heide. 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 Heide. The earliest departure is at 3:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Heide at 6:58 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Heide. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Heide station via Hamburg-Altona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
Dortmund to Heide train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Heide train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Heide(Holst) station.
Book your Dortmund to Heide train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Dortmund and Heide is 317.6 km. The road distance is 469 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Heide(Holst) via Hamburg-Altona in around 5h 19m.