The average train between Dortmund and Liverpool takes 11h 55m and the fastest train takes 9h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Dortmund to Liverpool. 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 Liverpool. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 3:45 PM which arrives into Liverpool at 9:04 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 11h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Liverpool. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Liverpool station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.
Dortmund to Liverpool train services, operated by National Express, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Liverpool train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Liverpool Lime Street station.
Book your Dortmund to Liverpool train tickets online with National Express, Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dortmund and Liverpool is 737.5 km. The road distance is 996 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Liverpool Lime Street via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, and London Euston in around 9h 25m.