The average train between Dortmund and Bavaria takes 5h 58m and the fastest train takes 5h 36m. There is a train service every few hours from Dortmund to Bavaria. 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 hourly between Dortmund and Bavaria. The earliest departure is at 3:28 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 10:42 PM which arrives into Bavaria at 6:22 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 5h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Bavaria. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Bavaria station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 58m.
Dortmund to Bavaria train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Bavaria train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.
Book your Dortmund to Bavaria train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Dortmund and Bavaria is 399.9 km. The road distance is 697 km.
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from Dortmund Hbf to München Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €120–550 and the journey takes 5h 32m. MSM Partyzug also services this route once a week.