The average train between Elmshorn and Dortmund takes 4h 13m and the fastest train takes 3h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Elmshorn to Dortmund. 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 Elmshorn and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 12:56 AM at night, and the last departure from Elmshorn is at 11:56 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 7:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Elmshorn to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Elmshorn station and arriving at Dortmund station via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.
Elmshorn to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Elmshorn to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Elmshorn to Dortmund train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Elmshorn and Dortmund is 289.4 km. The road distance is 374 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Hamburg Hbf to Dortmund Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €65–150 and the journey takes 2h 47m.