The average train between Malmö and Dortmund takes 9h 57m and the fastest train takes 9h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Malmö 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 Malmö and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 4:15 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Malmö is at 9:55 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 8:32 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 9h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Malmö to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Malmö station and arriving at Dortmund station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 57m.
Malmö to Dortmund train services, operated by Snälltåget, depart from Malmo C station.
Malmö to Dortmund train services, operated by Snälltåget, arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Malmö to Dortmund train tickets online with Snälltåget and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Malmö and Dortmund is 583.2 km. The road distance is 868 km.
You can take a train from Malmo C to Dortmund Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 9h 13m.