The cheapest and fastest trains from Trier to Dortmund
Cheapest price
€35
Average price
€44
Fastest journey
3 h 50 m
Average duration
3 h 54 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
204 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Trier to Dortmund is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Trier to Dortmund will cost around €44 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €35.
Of the 3 trains that leave Trier for Dortmund on Thu, Nov 06, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 06 the direct trains cover the 204 km distance in an average of 3 h 54 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 50 m .
On Thu, Nov 06 the slowest trains will take 4 h 3 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.






Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Trier to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Trier to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €15, and a train costs an average of €24.
Distance: 204 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
|---|---|
€48 Average price | €27 Average price Cheapest |
4h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Trier to Dortmund train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 5:10 AM Trier | 4h04 | 9:14 AM Dortmund | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:31 AM Trier | 3h50 | 10:21 AM Dortmund | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:31 AM Trier | 3h50 | 12:21 PM Dortmund | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:31 AM Trier | 4h43 | 3:14 PM Dortmund | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Trier to Dortmund
Distance 204 km |
Average train duration 3h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price €24 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 3h 50m |
First train 00:45 |
Last train 23:35 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Luxembourg Railways (CFL) from Trier to Dortmund trainsDeutsche Bahn, Luxembourg Railways (CFL) trains will get you between Trier and Dortmund from €15. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Luxembourg Railways (CFL)
FAQs: Trains from Trier to Dortmund

When departing from Trier, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Trier Hbf, Bahnhof Trier-Süd and Trier, Kürenzer Straße (Hbf). When arriving in Dortmund, you can end your trip in train stations like Dortmund Hbf, Dortmund Signal-Iduna-Park station and Dortmund-Aplerbeck station.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Trier Hbf, which is located around 1.3 miles (2.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Dortmund Hbf, located 1.5 miles (2.4 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Trier to Dortmund
- Monday: 06:00 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 16:00
- Sunday: 10:00 - 18:00
- Nordsee
- Patat Haus
- Ratskeller
- Zur Steipe
- Hotel Vinum
- Casa Chiara
- Mercure
- Park Plaza Hotel Trier
- Klosterschenke
- Ristorante Pizzeria Da Toni
- Kenner Bäckerei
- Gaststätte am Eck
- Klosterschenke
- Derwisch
- Delikat
- Altes Brauhaus
- La Gondola
- Deutscher Hof
- Handelshof
- Monday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Tuesday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Wednesday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Thursday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Friday: 07:30 - 19:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 18:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 18:00
- Subway
- Caliente
- Ong Bui Asia Fusion
- Kleimann
- Cityhotel Dortmund
- Esplanade
- Drei Kronen
- Hotel Unique Novum
- The Greek
- Restaurant Symbol
- Athen Grill
- Restaurant Nette's
- Pizzeria La Stella
- Grill-House
- Pizzeria Sorriso
- Sölder Hof
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