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Rotterdam to Dortmund trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Dortmund takes 4h 30m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. 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.

4h 30m
Duration
254 km
Distance
€38
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain train
  2. Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain train Ice
  3. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain train Re
3h 30m
€27–75

Rotterdam to Dortmund train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Rotterdam and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 4:02 AM at night, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 8:50 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 6:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht Centraal and take an average of 4h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 254 km
  • Duration: 4h 30m

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

You can take a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Dortmund Hbf via Utrecht Centraal and Oberhausen Hbf in around 3h 30m.

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