The average train between Vienna and Dortmund takes 11h 42m and the fastest train takes 10h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Vienna 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 3 hours between Vienna and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 12:08 AM at night, and the last departure from Vienna is at 7:38 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 9:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 11h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Vienna station and arriving at Dortmund station via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 42m.
Vienna to Dortmund train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Wien Westbahnhof station.
Vienna to Dortmund train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Vienna to Dortmund train tickets online with WESTbahn Gmbh, Transdev GmbH and 3 other operators.
The distance between Vienna and Dortmund is 736 km. The road distance is 1,151 km.
You can take a train from Wien Westbahnhof to Dortmund Hbf via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof and München Hbf in around 10h 34m.