The average train between Dortmund and Saint-Étienne takes 12h 44m and the fastest train takes 9h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Dortmund to Saint-Étienne. 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 4 times a day between Dortmund and Saint-Étienne. The earliest departure is at 4:36 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 11:35 PM which arrives into Saint-Étienne at 3:19 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 12h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



11h 4m • 3 changes


9h 43m • 3 changes


10h 14m • 3 changes


10h 34m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Dortmund to Saint-Étienne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Saint-Étienne. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Saint-Étienne station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 44m.
Dortmund to Saint-Étienne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Saint-Étienne train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at St Etienne Chateaucreux station.
Book your Dortmund to Saint-Étienne train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dortmund and Saint-Étienne is 713 km. The road distance is 1,125 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to St Etienne Chateaucreux via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 9h 56m.