The average train between Milan and Dortmund takes 12h 38m and the fastest train takes 10h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Milan 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 Milan and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 7:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Milan is at 6:05 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 10:21 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Milan to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Milan station and arriving at Dortmund station via Basel Sbb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 38m.
Milan to Dortmund train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Milano Centrale station.
Milan to Dortmund train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Milan to Dortmund train tickets online with Trenitalia EuroCity and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Milan and Dortmund is 684.6 km. The road distance is 951 km.
You can take a train from Milano Centrale to Dortmund Hbf via Basel SBB in around 10h 25m.