The average train between Lausanne and Dortmund takes 9h 26m and the fastest train takes 8h 17m. The train service runs several times per day from Lausanne 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 4 times a day between Lausanne and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lausanne is at 8:04 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 10:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lausanne to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Lausanne station and arriving at Dortmund station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 26m.
Lausanne to Dortmund train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lausanne station.
Lausanne to Dortmund train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Lausanne to Dortmund train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Lausanne and Dortmund is 559.2 km. The road distance is 766 km.
You can take a train from Lausanne to Dortmund Hbf via Basel SBB in around 8h 27m.