The average train between Malmö and Dortmund takes 11h 26m and the fastest train takes 9h 29m. 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 11h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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10h 37m • 1 changeWant 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.
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 11h 26m.
Malmö to Dortmund train services, operated by Snälltåget, depart from Malmo Centralstation.
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 Centralstation to Dortmund Hbf via Hamburg Hbf in around 9h 8m.