The average train between Dortmund and Linz takes 10h 38m and the fastest train takes 9h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Dortmund to Linz. 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 4 times a day between Dortmund and Linz. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Linz at 10:34 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 10h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Linz. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Linz station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 38m.
Dortmund to Linz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Linz train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Linz Hbf station.
Book your Dortmund to Linz train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), České dráhy (ČD) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dortmund and Linz is 604.4 km. The road distance is 967 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Linz Hbf via München Hbf and Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 in around 9h 18m.