Dortmund to Eindhoven by train
Eindhoven lies 138 km (86 mi) west of Dortmund, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 13 min at the speeds typical of Germany and The Netherlands rail, over roughly 168 km (105 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Dortmund | Eindhoven | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | The Netherlands |
| Population | 588,462 | 235,691 |
| Elevation | 96 m (315 ft) | 22 m (72 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Amsterdam) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Station Acht, Former train station Gestel |
| Postal codes | 44135–44388 | 5611–5658 |
What changes when you arrive in Eindhoven
Crossing from Germany into The Netherlands: the dialling code becomes +31; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q533806.
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Common questions
How far is Eindhoven from Dortmund?
138 km (86 mi) in a straight line, west of Dortmund; by road roughly 168 km (105 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dortmund to Eindhoven by train?
About 1 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Dortmund and Eindhoven?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Eindhoven?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.