The average train between Dortmund and Barcelona takes 17h 26m and the fastest train takes 12h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Dortmund to Barcelona. 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 Dortmund and Barcelona. The earliest departure is at 6:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 4:36 PM which arrives into Barcelona at 2:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 17h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Barcelona. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Barcelona station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 26m.
Dortmund to Barcelona train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Barcelona train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Barcelona-Sants station.
Book your Dortmund to Barcelona train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dortmund and Barcelona is 1,196.3 km. The road distance is 1,701 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Barcelona-Sants via Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 13h 38m.