Trier to Dortmund trains

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The average train between Trier and Dortmund takes 4h 7m and the fastest train takes 3h 50m. There is a train service every few hours from Trier 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.

4h 7m
Duration: 296 km
Distance: €89
Average price: Hourly
Frequency

Train via Koblenz

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Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Koblenz Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 55 / ...
Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain 43 / ...

3h 53m

€46–127

Trier to Dortmund train times

Trains run hourly between Trier and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 4:10 AM at night, and the last departure from Trier is at 10:31 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 3:31 AM. All services require a transfer at Koblenz Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 4h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, May 19, 2026

6:10 AM → 10:21 AM
4h 11m • 2 changes
7:31 AM → 11:21 AM
3h 50m • 2 changes
8:31 AM → 12:21 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
8:41 AM → 1:19 PM
4h 38m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, May 20, 2026

4:10 AM → 9:21 AM
5h 11m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 10:21 AM
4h 11m • 2 changes
7:31 AM → 11:21 AM
3h 50m • 2 changes
8:31 AM → 12:21 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

4:10 AM → 9:21 AM
5h 11m • 2 changes
6:10 AM → 10:21 AM
4h 11m • 2 changes
7:31 AM → 11:21 AM
3h 50m • 2 changes
8:31 AM → 12:21 PM
3h 50m • 2 changes
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