The average train between Elst and Dortmund takes 2h 40m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Elst 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 Elst and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 12:11 AM at night, and the last departure from Elst is at 10:16 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 12:55 AM. All services require a transfer at Arnhem Centraal and take an average of 2h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Elst to Dortmund? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Elst to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Elst station and arriving at Dortmund station via Oberhausen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
Elst to Dortmund train services, operated by RRReis, depart from Arnhem Centraal station.
Elst to Dortmund train services, operated by RRReis, arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Elst to Dortmund train tickets online with RRReis, Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Elst and Dortmund is 120.6 km. The road distance is 152 km.
You can take a train from Elst to Dortmund Hbf via Arnhem Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf in around 2h.