The average train between Dortmund and Italy takes 17h 10m and the fastest train takes 13h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Dortmund to Italy. 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 Italy. 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 Italy at 1:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 17h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Dortmund to Italy? 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 Italy. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Italy station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 10m.
Dortmund to Italy train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Italy train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Roma Termini station.
Book your Dortmund to Italy train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and ItaloTreno.
The distance between Dortmund and Italy is 1,062.2 km. The road distance is 1,498 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Roma Termini via Basel SBB, Lugano, and Milano Centrale in around 14h 24m.