The average train between Vechta and Dortmund takes 3h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 3m. There is a train service every few hours from Vechta 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 Vechta and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 12:29 AM at night, and the last departure from Vechta is at 11:29 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 1:44 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Vechta to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Vechta station and arriving at Dortmund station via Osnabrück Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 1m.
Vechta to Dortmund train services, operated by NordWestBahn, depart from Vechta station.
Vechta to Dortmund train services, operated by NordWestBahn, arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Vechta to Dortmund train tickets online with NordWestBahn and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Vechta and Dortmund is 145.9 km. The road distance is 169 km.
You can take a train from Vechta to Dortmund Hbf via Osnabrück Hbf in around 2h 31m.