Dortmund to Rome Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Dortmund and Rome takes 17h 13m and the fastest train takes 13h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Dortmund to Rome. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

17h 13m
Duration: 1,498 km
Distance: €321
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 43
Take the train from Basel SBB to Luganotrain Ec
Take the train from Lugano to Milano Centraletrain
Take the train from Milano Centrale to Roma Terminitrain

14h 25m

€222–497

Dortmund to Rome train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Dortmund and Rome. 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 Rome at 1:24 PM. All services require a transfer at Basel SBB and take an average of 17h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

11:36 AM → 9:19 AM
Arrives next day
21h 43m • 3 changes
3:36 PM → 11:00 AM
Arrives next day
19h 24m • 3 changes
5:36 PM → 4:19 PM
Arrives next day
22h 43m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:34 AM → 7:19 PM
13h 45m • 3 changes
7:36 AM → 9:05 PM
13h 29m • 3 changes
9:36 AM → 11:24 PM
13h 48m • 3 changes
11:36 AM → 9:19 AM
Arrives next day
21h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

5:34 AM → 7:19 PM
13h 45m • 3 changes
7:36 AM → 9:05 PM
13h 29m • 3 changes
9:36 AM → 11:24 PM
13h 48m • 3 changes
11:36 AM → 9:19 AM
Arrives next day
21h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

5:34 AM → 7:19 PM
13h 45m • 3 changes
7:36 AM → 9:05 PM
13h 29m • 3 changes
9:36 AM → 11:24 PM
13h 48m • 3 changes
11:36 AM → 9:19 AM
Arrives next day
21h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

5:34 AM → 7:19 PM
13h 45m • 3 changes
7:36 AM → 9:05 PM
13h 29m • 3 changes
9:36 AM → 11:24 PM
13h 48m • 3 changes
11:36 AM → 9:19 AM
Arrives next day
21h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:34 AM → 7:19 PM
13h 45m • 3 changes
7:36 AM → 9:05 PM
13h 29m • 3 changes
9:36 AM → 11:24 PM
13h 48m • 3 changes
11:36 AM → 9:19 AM
Arrives next day
22h 43m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

5:34 AM → 7:19 PM
13h 45m • 3 changes
7:36 AM → 9:05 PM
13h 29m • 3 changes
9:36 AM → 11:24 PM
13h 48m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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