The average train between Vigo and Dortmund takes 36h 11m and the fastest train takes 33h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Vigo 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 twice daily between Vigo and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Vigo is at 1:37 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 10:40 PM. All services require a transfer at Madrid Chamartín and take an average of 36h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Vigo to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Vigo station and arriving at Dortmund station via Madrid Chamartín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 11m.
Vigo to Dortmund train services, operated by Renfe AVE, depart from Vigo Urzaiz station.
Vigo to Dortmund train services, operated by Renfe AVE, arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Vigo to Dortmund train tickets online with Renfe AVE, Renfe Cercanias and 5 other operators.
The distance between Vigo and Dortmund is 1,599.1 km. The road distance is 2,954 km.
You can take a train from Vigo Urzaiz to Dortmund Hbf via Madrid Chamartín, Madrid-Atocha Cercanías, Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes, Barcelona-Sants, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 21h 4m.