The average train between Gothenburg and Dortmund takes 15h 29m and the fastest train takes 12h 32m. 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Gothenburg and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gothenburg is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 2:32 PM. All services require a transfer at Köpenhamn H and take an average of 15h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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18h 37m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Gothenburg to Dortmund? 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 Gothenburg to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Gothenburg station and arriving at Dortmund station via Köpenhamn H. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 29m.
Gothenburg to Dortmund train services, operated by Öresundståg, depart from Göteborg Centralstation.
Gothenburg to Dortmund train services, operated by Öresundståg, arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Gothenburg to Dortmund train tickets online with Öresundståg, Danish Railways (DSB) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Gothenburg and Dortmund is 746.7 km. The road distance is 1,178 km.
You can take a train from Göteborg Centralstation to Dortmund Hbf via Köpenhamn H, København H, and Hamburg Hbf in around 12h 41m.