The average train between Nuremberg and Dortmund takes 5h 20m and the fastest train takes 4h 43m. There is a train service every few hours from Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 12:17 AM at night, and the last departure from Nuremberg is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 7:48 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nuremberg to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Nuremberg station and arriving at Dortmund station via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
Nuremberg to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.
Nuremberg to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Nuremberg to Dortmund train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and National Express.
The distance between Nuremberg and Dortmund is 343.1 km. The road distance is 497 km.
You can take a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Dortmund Hbf via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe in around 4h 37m.