The average train between Geleen and Dortmund takes 3h 31m and the fastest train takes 2h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Geleen 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 2 hours between Geleen and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 12:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Geleen is at 11:52 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 6:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Heerlen and take an average of 3h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Geleen 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 Geleen to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Geleen station and arriving at Dortmund station via Dortmund Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
Geleen to Dortmund train services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Herzogenrath station.
Geleen to Dortmund train services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
The distance between Geleen and Dortmund is 128.8 km. The road distance is 183 km.
National Express operates a train from Herzogenrath to Dortmund Hbf hourly, and the journey takes 2h 14m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route twice daily.