The average train between Madrid and Dortmund takes 26h 12m and the fastest train takes 24h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Madrid 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 twice daily between Madrid and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 12:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Madrid is at 8:30 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 11:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 26h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Madrid to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Madrid station and arriving at Dortmund station via Barcelona-Sants. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 12m.
Madrid to Dortmund train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Dortmund train services, operated by Renfe Viajeros, arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Madrid to Dortmund train tickets online with Renfe Viajeros, TGV inOui and 5 other operators.
The distance between Madrid and Dortmund is 1,502.4 km. The road distance is 2,347 km.
You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Dortmund Hbf via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, Paris Nord, and Köln Hbf in around 17h 38m.