The average train between Dortmund and Linz takes 16h 58m and the fastest train takes 15h 50m. 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 twice daily between Dortmund and Linz. The earliest departure is at 1:42 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 10:17 PM which arrives into Linz at 4:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and take an average of 16h 58m. 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 Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 58m.
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), ÖBB and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Dortmund and Linz is 604.4 km. The road distance is 819 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Linz Hbf via Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe, Nürnberg Hbf, and Passau Hbf in around 10h 3m.