The average train between Dortmund and Genoa takes 15h and the fastest train takes 12h 16m. The train service runs several times per day from Dortmund to Genoa. 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 every 4 hours between Dortmund and Genoa. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 7:36 PM which arrives into Genoa at 1:53 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 15h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Dortmund to Genoa? 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 Dortmund to Genoa. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Genoa station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h.
Dortmund to Genoa train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Genoa train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Genova Brignole station.
Book your Dortmund to Genoa train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dortmund and Genoa is 798.2 km. The road distance is 1,122 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Genova Brignole via Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 14h 59m.