The average train between Dortmund and Stade takes 4h 42m and the fastest train takes 4h 11m. There is a train service every few hours from Dortmund to Stade. 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 Stade. The earliest departure is at 3:31 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 9:25 PM which arrives into Stade at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Stade. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Stade station via Hamburg-Harburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.
Dortmund to Stade train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Stade train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Stade station.
The distance between Dortmund and Stade is 268.1 km. The road distance is 371 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Stade via Hamburg-Harburg in around 3h 52m.