The average train between Dortmund and Linz takes 14h 37m and the fastest train takes 10h 31m. 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 3 times a day between Dortmund and Linz. The earliest departure is at 4:33 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 9:39 PM which arrives into Linz at 4:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and take an average of 14h 37m. 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 14h 37m.
Dortmund to Linz train services, operated by National Express, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Linz train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Linz Hbf station.
Book your Dortmund to Linz train tickets online with National Express, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and ÖBB.
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 5m.