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Madrid to Dortmund trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Madrid and Dortmund takes 29h 2m and the fastest train takes 26h 10m. 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.

29h 2m
Duration
2,327 km
Distance
€473
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Barcelona-Santstrain train Ave
  2. Take the train from Barcelona-Sants to Paris Gare De Lyontrain train Tgv
  3. Take the train from Paris Nord to Dortmund Hbftrain train Tha
16h 45m
€370–728

Madrid to Dortmund train times

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 10:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 29h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 2,327.5 km
  • Duration: 29h 2m

What companies run services between Madrid, Spain and Dortmund, Germany?

You can take a train from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes to Dortmund Hbf via Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 16h 45m.

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