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Lausanne to Dortmund trains

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The average train between Lausanne and Dortmund takes 9h 20m 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.

9h 20m
Duration
766 km
Distance
€261
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Lausanne to Basel SBBtrain train Ic51
  2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Dortmund Hbftrain train 43
8h 22m
€162–336

Lausanne to Dortmund train times

Trains run every 4 hours 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 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)14h 17m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 17m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 17m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 17m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 17m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 17m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 17m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 17m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 17m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 17m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 17m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 17m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 17m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 17m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 17m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 17m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 17m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 17m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 17m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 17m • 1 change

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    Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 17m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lausanne 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.

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  • Distance: 765.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 20m

What companies run services between Lausanne, Switzerland and Dortmund, Germany?

You can take a train from Lausanne to Dortmund Hbf via Basel SBB in around 8h 22m.

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