Paris to Dortmund by train
Dortmund lies 469 km (292 mi) north-east of Paris, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 10 min at the speeds typical of France and Germany rail, over roughly 572 km (356 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Paris | Dortmund | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | Germany |
| Population | 2.1 million | 588,462 |
| Elevation | 42 m (138 ft) | 96 m (315 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Stations on record | Gare du Nord, Gare de Paris-Est, Auber | none listed |
| Postal codes | 75000–75020 | 44135–44388 |
What changes when you arrive in Dortmund
Crossing from France into Germany: sockets are Euro, Schuko; the dialling code becomes +49; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648823.
Where to book trains from Paris 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 Paris?
469 km (292 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Paris; by road roughly 572 km (356 mi).
How long does it take to get from Paris to Dortmund by train?
About 3 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Paris 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.