Rotterdam to Dortmund Trains

Rotterdam to Dortmund trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Rotterdam and Dortmund takes 3h 36m and the fastest train takes 3h 24m. 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 36m
Duration: 254 km
Distance: €48
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Utrecht Centraaltrain
Take the train from Utrecht Centraal to Oberhausen Hbftrain Ice
Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain Re

3h 21m

€26–102

Rotterdam to Dortmund train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Rotterdam and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 5:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotterdam is at 8:20 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 11:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Utrecht Centraal and take an average of 3h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

4:51 PM → 9:03 PM
4h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

6:21 AM → 10:37 AM
4h 16m • 2 changes
7:51 AM → 11:53 AM
4h 2m • 2 changes
4:51 PM → 9:03 PM
4h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

5:02 AM → 10:37 AM
5h 35m • 2 changes
4:51 PM → 9:03 PM
4h 12m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:50 AM → 9:14 AM
3h 24m • 2 changes
7:50 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 24m • 2 changes
9:50 AM → 1:14 PM
3h 24m • 2 changes
11:50 AM → 3:14 PM
3h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:50 AM → 9:14 AM
3h 24m • 2 changes
7:50 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 24m • 2 changes
9:50 AM → 1:14 PM
3h 24m • 2 changes
11:50 AM → 3:14 PM
3h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:50 AM → 9:14 AM
3h 24m • 2 changes
7:50 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 24m • 2 changes
9:50 AM → 1:14 PM
3h 24m • 2 changes
11:50 AM → 3:14 PM
3h 24m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:50 AM → 9:14 AM
3h 24m • 2 changes
7:50 AM → 11:14 AM
3h 24m • 2 changes
9:50 AM → 1:14 PM
3h 24m • 2 changes
11:50 AM → 3:14 PM
3h 24m • 2 changes
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