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Trip Overview

The average train between Gothenburg and Dortmund takes 13h 26m and the fastest train takes 12h 37m. The train service runs several times per day from Gothenburg to Dortmund. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

13h 26m
Duration
1,171 km
Distance
€161
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Gothenburg to Dortmund train times

Trains run twice daily between Gothenburg and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gothenburg is at 6:55 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 7:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Köpenhamn H and take an average of 13h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 37m • 2 changes
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    ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 37m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 37m • 2 changes
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    ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 37m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 37m • 2 changes
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    ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 37m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)13h 37m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)19h 37m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 37m • 2 changes
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    ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 37m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    ÖresundstågDanish Railways (DSB)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 37m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,171 km
  • Duration: 13h 26m

What companies run services between Gothenburg, Sweden and Dortmund, Germany?

You can take a train from Göteborg Centralstation to Dortmund Hbf via Köpenhamn H, Koebenhavn H, and Hamburg-Altona in around 13h 1m.

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