The average train between Dortmund and Linz takes 10h 39m and the fastest train takes 9h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Dortmund to Linz. 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 every 3 hours between Dortmund and Linz. The earliest departure is at 3:58 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 10:36 PM which arrives into Linz at 10:15 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 10h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Linz. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Linz station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.
Dortmund to Linz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Linz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Linz/Donau Hbf station.
Book your Dortmund to Linz train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Railjet and 5 other operators.
The distance between Dortmund and Linz is 604.4 km. The road distance is 967 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Linz/Donau Hbf via München Hbf and Salzburg Hauptbahnhof in around 9h 19m.