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Train Bremen → Dortmund

Schedule & travel time

1h 46m 124 km 14 trains/day
RE RB

Route overview

1h 46m

Fastest time

2h 7m

Avg. duration

124

Kilometers

14

Trains per day

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By train from Bremen to Dortmund

An important rail connection: The train connection from Bremen to Dortmund is one of the regularly operated rail routes in Germany. On the RE you reach your destination in just 1h 46m and can travel in comfort.

The route covers a distance of 124 kilometers and is served by about 14 trains every day. The schedule supports reliable trip planning.

Route overview

Infrastructure: Regionalverkehr

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Available train types

This route is served by RE, RB.

Travel sustainably

Taking the train from Bremen to Dortmund saves you about 14 kg of CO₂ per trip compared with driving. Rail is the most sustainable way to cover this route.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the train journey from Bremen to Dortmund?

The fastest connection from Bremen to Dortmund takes 1h 46m. The average travel time is 2h 7m.

How many trains run daily from Bremen to Dortmund?

About 14 trains run daily on the Bremen - Dortmund route. Train types include RE, RB.

What is the route from Bremen to Dortmund?

The direct connection covers 124 km.

More interesting connections

Bremen → Oldenburg
0h 26m40 km
Bremen → Bremerhaven
0h 34m52 km
Essen → Dortmund
0h 22m34 km
Hagen → Dortmund
0h 18m17 km
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Return journey

Dortmund Bremen

More connections

Bremen → Oldenburg0h 26mBremen → Bremerhaven0h 34mBremen → Osnabrück53mBremen → Hamburg0h 55mEssen → Dortmund0h 22mHagen → Dortmund0h 18mBochum → Dortmund10m
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Schedule data last updated: 12/05/2026 · Live data refreshed in real time

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Last update: April 2026

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