Rome to Dortmund by train
Dortmund lies 1,136 km (706 mi) north of Rome, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 8 h 26 min at the speeds typical of Italy and Germany rail, over roughly 1,386 km (861 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Rome | Dortmund | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Italy | Germany |
| Population | 2.3 million | 588,462 |
| Elevation | 52 m (171 ft) | 96 m (315 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Rome) | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) |
| Stations on record | Roma Termini railway station, Roma Tiburtina railway station, EUR Magliana | none listed |
What changes when you arrive in Dortmund
Crossing from Italy 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 Rome 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 Rome?
1,136 km (706 mi) in a straight line, north of Rome; by road roughly 1,386 km (861 mi).
How long does it take to get from Rome to Dortmund by train?
About 8 h 26 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Rome 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.