The average train between Trier and Dortmund takes 4h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Trier 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 hourly between Trier and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Trier is at 9:41 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 3:33 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Trier to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Trier station and arriving at Dortmund station via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
Trier to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.
Trier to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Trier to Dortmund train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Süwex.
The distance between Trier and Dortmund is 203.6 km. The road distance is 309 km.
You can take a train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbf via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 17m.