The average train between Paris and Dortmund takes 5h 50m and the fastest train takes 5h. The train service runs several times per day from Paris 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 4 times a day between Paris and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 7:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paris is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 1:14 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Paris to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Paris station and arriving at Dortmund station via Koeln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
Paris to Dortmund train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Paris Nord station.
Paris to Dortmund train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Paris to Dortmund train tickets online with Eurostar, National Express and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Paris and Dortmund is 468.8 km. The road distance is 644 km.
You can take a train from Paris Nord to Dortmund Hbf via Köln Hbf in around 4h 44m.