The average train between Dortmund and Vienna takes 11h 53m and the fastest train takes 10h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Dortmund to Vienna. 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 Vienna. The earliest departure is at 5:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 10:37 PM which arrives into Vienna at 11:52 AM. All services require a transfer at München Hbf and take an average of 11h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Vienna station via München Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 53m.
Dortmund to Vienna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Vienna train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Wien Westbahnhof station.
Book your Dortmund to Vienna train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and WESTbahn Gmbh.
The distance between Dortmund and Vienna is 736 km. The road distance is 1,147 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Wien Westbahnhof via München Hbf and Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 in around 10h 36m.