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Munich to Dortmund trains

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The average train between Munich and Dortmund takes 5h 51m and the fastest train takes 5h 27m. There is a train service every few hours from Munich 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.

5h 51m
Duration
693 km
Distance
€140
Average price
Hourly
Frequency

Munich to Dortmund train times

Trains run hourly between Munich and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Munich is at 11:34 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 7:21 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 5h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    train train 5h 36m • Direct
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    train train 5h 48m • Direct
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    train train 5h 27m • Direct
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    train train 5h 53m • Direct
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    train train 7h 20m • Direct
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    train train 5h 36m • Direct
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    train train 5h 48m • Direct
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    train train 5h 27m • Direct
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    train train 7h 20m • Direct
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    train train 5h 36m • Direct
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    train train 5h 48m • Direct
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    train train 5h 27m • Direct
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    train train 7h 20m • Direct
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    train train 5h 36m • Direct
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    train train 5h 48m • Direct
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    train train 5h 27m • Direct
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    train train 5h 48m • Direct
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    train train 5h 53m • Direct
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    train train 5h 29m • Direct
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    train train 5h 53m • Direct
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    train train 6h • Direct
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    train train 5h 48m • Direct
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    train train 5h 27m • Direct
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    train train 5h 53m • Direct
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 7h 20m • Direct
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    train train 5h 36m • Direct
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    train train 5h 48m • Direct
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    train train 5h 27m • Direct
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Munich 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: 693 km
  • Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Munich, Germany and Dortmund, Germany?

Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) operates a train from München Hbf to Dortmund Hbf hourly. Tickets cost €110–240 and the journey takes 5h 31m. MSM Partyzug also services this route once a week.

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