The average train between Saint-Étienne and Dortmund takes 12h 29m and the fastest train takes 8h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Saint-Étienne 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 5 times a day between Saint-Étienne and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 7:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Saint-Étienne is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 2:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Lyon Part Dieu and take an average of 12h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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15h 53m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Saint-Étienne 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 Saint-Étienne to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from St Etienne Chateaucreux station and arriving at Dortmund Hbf station via Lyon Part Dieu station, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station and Koeln Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 29m.
Saint-Étienne to Dortmund train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Etienne Chateaucreux station.
Saint-Étienne to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
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The distance between Saint-Étienne and Dortmund is 713 km. The road distance is 836 km.
You can take a train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Dortmund Hbf via Lyon Part Dieu, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Koeln Hbf in around 9h 23m.