The average train between Dortmund and Malmö takes 9h 40m and the fastest train takes 9h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Dortmund to Malmö. 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 Malmö. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 8:25 PM which arrives into Malmö at 6:30 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Malmö. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Malmö station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 40m.
Dortmund to Malmö train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Malmö train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Malmo C station.
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The distance between Dortmund and Malmö is 583.2 km. The road distance is 868 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Malmo C via Hamburg Hbf in around 9h 34m.