The average train between Madrid and Dortmund takes 29h 18m 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.
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 10:42 PM. All services require a transfer at Barcelona-Sants and take an average of 29h 18m. 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-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station and arriving at Dortmund Hbf station via Barcelona-Sants station and Paris Gare De Lyon station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 18m.
Madrid to Dortmund train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes station.
Madrid to Dortmund train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
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The distance between Madrid and Dortmund is 1502.4 km. The road distance is 1804 km.
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 53m.
