Driving from Madrid to Dortmund
Dortmund lies 1,502 km (934 mi) north-east of Madrid, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 22 h 55 min without stops, over roughly 1,833 km (1,139 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Madrid | Dortmund | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Spain | Germany |
| Population | 3.3 million | 588,462 |
| Elevation | 665 m (2,182 ft) | 96 m (315 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Madrid) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Postal codes | 04810–28087 | 44135–44388 |
What changes when you arrive in Dortmund
Crossing from Spain into Germany: the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Where to book car hire from Madrid to Dortmund
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Staying in Dortmund
Our booking partner lists 274 places to stay in Dortmund. Of the 149 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (86). Across 80 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 131,080 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Dortmund from Madrid?
1,502 km (934 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Madrid; by road roughly 1,833 km (1,139 mi).
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Dortmund by car?
About 22 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Madrid and Dortmund?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Dortmund?
The Euro (EUR).
Where can I stay in Dortmund?
Our booking partner lists 274 places to stay in Dortmund, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.