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Trip Overview

The average train between Dortmund and Madrid takes 25h 6m and the fastest train takes 24h. The train service runs several times per day from Dortmund to Madrid. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

25h 6m
Duration
2,306 km
Distance
€582
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Dortmund to Madrid train times

Trains run twice daily between Dortmund and Madrid. 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 Madrid at 4:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 25h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiiryo24h • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiiryo25h 16m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiRenfe AVE24h • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiiryo25h 16m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiRenfe AVE25h 59m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiiryo25h 16m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiRenfe AVE25h 59m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiiryo25h 16m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    EurostarEurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiiryo26h 4m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiiryo25h 16m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiRenfe AVE24h 43m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOuiOuigo24h 16m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 2,306.4 km
  • Duration: 25h 6m

What companies run services between Dortmund, Germany and Madrid, Spain?

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes via Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Barcelona-Sants in around 16h 48m.

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