The average train between Dortmund and Trier takes 4h 2m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. There is a train service every few hours from Dortmund to Trier. 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 hourly between Dortmund and Trier. The earliest departure is at 1:44 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 7:36 PM which arrives into Trier at 11:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Trier. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Trier station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
Dortmund to Trier train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Trier train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Dortmund to Trier train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and Süwex.
The distance between Dortmund and Trier is 203.6 km. The road distance is 296 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Trier, Hauptbahnhof via Köln Hbf and Koblenz Hauptbahnhof in around 3h 52m.