The average train between Linz and Dortmund takes 11h 33m and the fastest train takes 8h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Linz 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 3 times a day between Linz and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 7:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Linz is at 3:34 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 8:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Nuernberg Hbf and take an average of 11h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Linz to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Linz station and arriving at Dortmund station via Nuernberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.
Linz to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Linz Hbf station.
Linz to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Linz to Dortmund train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and National Express.
The distance between Linz and Dortmund is 604.4 km. The road distance is 819 km.
You can take a train from Linz Hbf to Dortmund Hbf via Nuernberg Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, and Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe in around 8h 27m.