The average train between Dortmund and Milan takes 12h 40m and the fastest train takes 10h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Dortmund to Milan. 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 5 times a day between Dortmund and Milan. 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 Milan at 10:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 12h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Dortmund to Milan? 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 Milan. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Milan station via Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.
Dortmund to Milan train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Milan train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Milano Porta Garibaldi station.
Book your Dortmund to Milan train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dortmund and Milan is 684.6 km. The road distance is 917 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Milano Porta Garibaldi via Basel SBB, Bellinzona, and Como S.Giovanni in around 11h 3m.