The average train between Arad and Dortmund takes 23h 21m and the fastest train takes 20h 20m. The train service runs several times per day from Arad 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 twice daily between Arad and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 12:01 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Arad is at 8:01 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 9:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Budapest-Keleti and take an average of 23h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Arad to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Arad station and arriving at Dortmund station via Budapest-Keleti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 21m.
Arad to Dortmund train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Arad station.
Arad to Dortmund train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Arad to Dortmund train tickets online with Romanian Railways (CFR), Hungarian Railways (MÁV) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Arad and Dortmund is 1,171.4 km. The road distance is 1,662 km.
You can take a train from Arad to Dortmund Hbf via Budapest-Keleti, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, and München Hbf in around 18h 12m.