The average train between Genoa and Dortmund takes 16h 47m and the fastest train takes 12h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Genoa to Dortmund. 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 twice daily between Genoa and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 8:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Genoa is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 6:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 16h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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22h 17m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Genoa to Dortmund? 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 Genoa to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Genoa station and arriving at Dortmund station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 47m.
Genoa to Dortmund train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Genova Brignole station.
Genoa to Dortmund train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Genoa to Dortmund train tickets online with Trenitalia Intercity, Trenitalia EuroCity and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Genoa and Dortmund is 798.2 km. The road distance is 1,092 km.
You can take a train from Genova Brignole to Dortmund Hbf via Milano Centrale and Basel SBB in around 13h 10m.