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Trip Overview

The average train between Malmö and Dortmund takes 10h 35m and the fastest train takes 9h 21m. 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.

10h 35m
Duration
868 km
Distance
€132
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Malmö to Dortmund train times

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 10h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    SnälltågetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 28m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    SnälltågetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 28m • 1 change
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    SnälltågetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 37m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    SnälltågetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 28m • 1 change
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    SnälltågetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 37m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    SnälltågetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 28m • 1 change
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    SnälltågetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 37m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    SnälltågetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 28m • 1 change
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    SnälltågetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 37m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    SnälltågetDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 21m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Malmö 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: 867.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 35m

What companies run services between Malmö, Sweden and Dortmund, Germany?

You can take a train from Malmo Centralstation to Dortmund Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 9h 8m.

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