The average train between Dortmund and Spa takes 6h 7m and the fastest train takes 5h 14m. There is a train service every few hours from Dortmund to Spa. 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 Spa. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 11:09 PM which arrives into Spa at 8:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Aachen Hbf and take an average of 6h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Spa. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Spa station via Aachen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
Dortmund to Spa train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Spa train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Aachen Hbf station.
Book your Dortmund to Spa train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and National Express.
The distance between Dortmund and Spa is 159.7 km. The road distance is 219 km.
National Express operates a train from Dortmund Hbf to Aachen Hbf hourly, and the journey takes 2h 28m. Two other operators also service this route.