The average train between Trier and Dortmund takes 4h 2m 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.
Trains run every 2 hours between Trier and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 4:53 AM at night, and the last departure from Trier is at 6:41 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 11:21 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Trier to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Trier station and arriving at Dortmund station via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
Trier to Dortmund train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.
Trier to Dortmund train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Trier to Dortmund train tickets online with Süwex, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional).
The distance between Trier and Dortmund is 203.6 km. The road distance is 296 km.
You can take a train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbf via Koblenz Hauptbahnhof in around 4h 16m.