The average train between Calais and Dortmund takes 8h 2m and the fastest train takes 6h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais 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 Calais and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 11:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 4:06 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 10:43 PM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 8h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Calais to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Calais station and arriving at Dortmund station via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
Calais to Dortmund train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais to Dortmund train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Calais to Dortmund train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Ilévia and 2 other operators.
The distance between Calais and Dortmund is 395.5 km. The road distance is 544 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Dortmund Hbf via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Europe, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 48m.