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.
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.
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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Madrid. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Madrid station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 6m.
Dortmund to Madrid train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Madrid train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Book your Dortmund to Madrid train tickets online with Eurostar, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 5 other operators.
The distance between Dortmund and Madrid is 1,502.4 km. The road distance is 2,306 km.
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.