The average train between Dortmund and Garmisch-Partenkirchen takes 8h 12m and the fastest train takes 7h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Dortmund to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. 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 Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The earliest departure is at 4:06 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Garmisch-Partenkirchen at 7:59 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 8h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 12m.
Dortmund to Garmisch-Partenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Garmisch-Partenkirchen train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
Book your Dortmund to Garmisch-Partenkirchen train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Dortmund and Garmisch-Partenkirchen is 518.3 km. The road distance is 796 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Garmisch-Partenkirchen via München Hbf in around 7h 20m.