The average train between Nuremberg and Dortmund takes 5h 11m 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 6:49 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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4h 48m • 1 changeWant to know about travelling from Nuremberg 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 Nuremberg to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Nürnberg Hbf station and arriving at Dortmund Hbf station via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
Nuremberg to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.
Nuremberg to Dortmund train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
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The distance between Nuremberg and Dortmund is 343.1 km. The road distance is 432 km.
You can take a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Dortmund Hbf via Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe in around 5h.