How to get from Köln to Dortmund by light rail and train?

From Köln to Dortmund by light rail and train

To get from Köln to Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the 7 light rail from Köln Zündorf station to Köln Deutzer Freiheit station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 (RRX) train and finally take the S1 train from Bochum Hbf - Bochum station to Dortmund Universität station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min. The light rail and train schedule from Köln may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Dortmund on the Moovit app.

146min
Light Rail - 77
Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
Train - S1S1
Walk to Dortmund
Leaves from Köln Zündorf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Köln
  • 2
    Light Rail - 77
    Wait for light rail
    7
    Köln Moltkestr.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Köln Deutzer Freiheit
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf
    560 m • 8 min
  • 5
    Train - RE1 (RRX)RE1 (RRX)
    Wait for train
    RE1 (RRX)
    Hamm (Westf) Hbf
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bochum Hbf - Bochum
    69 min
  • 7
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Universität
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dortmund
    Walk to
    Dortmund
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Alternative route from Köln to Dortmund by light rail and train via 7, RE1 and S1

To get from Köln to Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the 7 light rail from Köln Zündorf station to Köln Deutzer Freiheit station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 train and finally take the S1 train from Bochum Hbf - Bochum station to Dortmund Universität station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min. The light rail and train schedule from Köln may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Dortmund on the Moovit app.

146min
Light Rail - 77
Train - RE1RE1
Train - S1S1
Walk to Dortmund
Leaves from Köln Zündorf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Köln
  • 2
    Light Rail - 77
    Wait for light rail
    7
    Köln Moltkestr.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Köln Deutzer Freiheit
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
    880 m • 12 min
  • 5
    Train - RE1RE1
    Wait for train
    RE1
    Hamm (Westf), Hauptbahnhof
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bochum Hbf - Bochum
    69 min
  • 7
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Universität
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dortmund
    Walk to
    Dortmund
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic
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Public transit directions from Köln to Dortmund

The distance between Köln, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) and Dortmund, NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) is approximately 121.4 km, which can typically be travelled in 146 min. Moovit will show you the directions from Köln to Dortmund by light rail and train, so no matter how you choose to travel in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) – you will always have plenty of easy options.

Light Rail And Train schedule from Köln to Dortmund

To check the light rail and train schedule from Köln to Dortmund using the Moovit app, first download and open the app on your smartphone. Enter your starting point (Köln) and destination (Dortmund), then select the desired date and time of travel. Moovit will show all available light rail and train routes, estimated travel times, and any required transfers. You can view detailed departure and arrival times for each light rail and train, as well as real-time updates for delays or changes. Use this information to plan your trip and stay up to date with the latest light rail and train schedules.

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Alternative route from Köln to Dortmund by light rail and train via 7, RE1 and S1

To get from Köln to Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia), you’ll need to take one light rail line and 2 train lines: take the 7 light rail from Köln Zündorf station to Köln Deutzer Freiheit station. Next, you’ll have to switch to the RE1 train and finally take the S1 train from Bochum Hbf - Bochum station to Dortmund Universität station. The total trip duration for this route is approximately 2 hr 26 min. The light rail and train schedule from Köln may change. We recommend you check the updated light rail and train schedule to Dortmund on the Moovit app.

146min
Light Rail - 77
Train - RE1RE1
Train - S1S1
Walk to Dortmund
Leaves from Köln Zündorf

Step by Step

  • 1
    Start from light rail station
    Start from light rail station
    Köln
  • 2
    Light Rail - 77
    Wait for light rail
    7
    Köln Moltkestr.
  • 3
    Ride to light rail station
    Ride to light rail station
    Köln Deutzer Freiheit
    23 min
  • 4
    Walk to train station
    Walk to train station
    Köln Messe/Deutz Bf
    880 m • 12 min
  • 5
    Train - RE1RE1
    Wait for train
    RE1
    Hamm (Westf), Hauptbahnhof
  • 6
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Bochum Hbf - Bochum
    69 min
  • 7
    Train - S1S1
    Wait for train
    S1
    Dortmund Hbf
  • 8
    Ride to train station
    Ride to train station
    Dortmund Universität
    14 min
  • 9
    Walk to Dortmund
    Walk to
    Dortmund
    170 m • 3 min
*Duration based on 8am traffic

Questions & Answers

  • What is the fastest way to get from Köln to Dortmund?

    The fastest way takes 146 minutes, using Light Rail line 7, Train line RE1 (RRX), Train line S1.

  • What is the alternative route to get from Köln to Dortmund?

    The alternative route takes 146 minutes, using Light Rail line 7, Train line RE1, Train line S1.

  • Is there a direct light rail between Köln and Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    No, you’ll have to take one light rail line and 2 train lines in total. The total travelling time is 2 hr 26 min.

  • Which light rail line goes from Köln to Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    The 7 light rail line goes from Köln Deutzer Freiheit station near Köln to Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf station. From there you’ll have to take 2 train lines till Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf station near Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

  • How long does it take to travel from Köln to Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by light rail and train?

    The total travel time between Köln and Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia) by light rail and train is about 2 hr 26 min.

  • Where do I get on the light rail near Köln to get to Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    Get on the 7 light rail from the Köln Deutzer Freiheit station near Köln in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

  • Where do I get off the light rail when travelling between Köln and Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia)?

    Get off the light rail at the Köln Deutz Messe/Deutz Bf station, which is closest to Dortmund in NRW (North Rhine-Westphalia).

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