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Rotterdam to Dortmund trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Dortmund takes 3h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 9m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotterdam 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.

3h 29m
Duration
263 km
Distance
€42
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Utrecht

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  1. Take the train from Rotterdam Alexander to Utrecht Centraaltrain train
  2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Duisburg Hbftrain train Ice
  3. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain train 47 / ...
3h 47m
€31–83

Rotterdam to Dortmund train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Rotterdam and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 12:24 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 11:54 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 9:14 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Alexander and take an average of 3h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 263.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Rotterdam, Netherlands and Dortmund, Germany?

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Dortmund Hbf via Rotterdam Alexander, Utrecht Centraal, and Duisburg Hbf in around 3h 47m.

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