The average train between Dortmund and Brest takes 12h 39m and the fastest train takes 9h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Dortmund to Brest. 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 3 times a day between Dortmund and Brest. The earliest departure is at 4:45 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 4:45 PM which arrives into Brest at 5:52 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 12h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Brest. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Brest station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 39m.
Dortmund to Brest train services, operated by National Express, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Brest train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Brest station.
Book your Dortmund to Brest train tickets online with National Express, Eurostar and 3 other operators.
The distance between Dortmund and Brest is 921.7 km. The road distance is 1,232 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Brest via Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Montparnasse Bienvenue, and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 in around 10h 24m.