The average train between Essen and Dortmund takes 28 min and the fastest train takes 20 min. The train runs at least 7 times per hour from Essen 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 every 10 minutes between Essen and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Essen is at 12:00 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 12:21 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 28 min. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Essen station and arriving at Dortmund station. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate 4 times a day. The journey takes approximately 28 min.
Essen to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Essen to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Essen to Dortmund train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and National Express.
The distance between Essen and Dortmund is 32.1 km. The road distance is 34 km.
National Express operates a train from Essen Hbf to Dortmund Hbf every 20 minutes, and the journey takes 24 min. Three other operators also service this route.
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