The average train between Rome and Dortmund takes 18h 7m and the fastest train takes 13h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Rome 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 Rome and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 6:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rome is at 8:05 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 6:21 PM. All services require a transfer at Milano Centrale and take an average of 18h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rome to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Rome station and arriving at Dortmund station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 7m.
Rome to Dortmund train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.
Rome to Dortmund train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Rome to Dortmund train tickets online with ItaloTreno, Trenitalia EuroCity and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rome and Dortmund is 1,135.1 km. The road distance is 1,531 km.
You can take a train from Roma Termini to Dortmund Hbf via Milano Centrale and Basel SBB in around 14h 30m.