The average train between York and Dortmund takes 10h 16m and the fastest train takes 8h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from York 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 4 hours between York and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 4:40 AM at night, and the last departure from York is at 9:31 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 4:44 PM. All services require a transfer at London Kings Cross and take an average of 10h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from York to Dortmund? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from York to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from York station and arriving at Dortmund station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.
York to Dortmund train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from York station.
York to Dortmund train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your York to Dortmund train tickets online with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), Eurostar and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between York and Dortmund is 635.9 km. The road distance is 988 km.
You can take a train from York to Dortmund Hbf via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 8h 56m.