The average train between Dortmund and Nancy takes 10h 15m and the fastest train takes 6h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Dortmund to Nancy. 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 Nancy. 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 Nancy at 9:50 AM. All services require a transfer at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 10h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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14h 36m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Dortmund to Nancy? 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 Nancy. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Hbf station and arriving at Nancy station via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station and Strasbourg Bahnhof station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.
Dortmund to Nancy train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Nancy train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nancy station.
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The distance between Dortmund and Nancy is 327.7 km. The road distance is 394 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Nancy via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 7h 12m.