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Louvre Museum
The world's most visited museum, home to the Mona Lisa and vast collections spanning ancient civilizations to 19th-century art.
Cheapest price on Sep 19
$48
Average ticket price on Sep 19
$62
Fastest journey on Sep 19
9 h 10 m
Average journey duration on Sep 19
10 h 18 m
Buses on Sep 19
13
Distance
469 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Dortmund to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Dortmund to Paris will cost around $62 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $48.
On Sat, Sep 19, we found 13 buses from Dortmund to Paris, including 5 direct services.
On Sat, Sep 19 the direct buses cover the 469 km distance in an average of 10 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 10 m .
On Sat, Sep 19 the slowest buses will take 10 h 40 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.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $65 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 15m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $65, while a flight costs an average of $521.
Distance: 291 miles (469 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$65 Average price Cheapest | $161 Average price | $521 Average price | $132 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 46m Average total duration 10h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 51m Average total duration 5h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 15m Average total duration Fastest 3h 15m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 6h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.4 - 2.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Paris:
A bus is $96 (€79) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Paris costing on average $161 (€131).
A bus is $456 (€373) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Paris costing on average $521 (€426).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 21m.
Bus takes on average 10h 16m.
Tickets start at around $65 (€53) compared to roughly $132 (€108) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $67 (€55). The journey takes 10h 16m versus 6h 58m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 9h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 10h45 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $47 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 07:45PM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $43 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 10h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:20AM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 12h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 6h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:26PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 13h34 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 12:00AM | Duration 7h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $52 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 13h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 5h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 11h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 12h45 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 05:30AM | Duration 10h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:26PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 11h29 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:40PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $51 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 09:25AM | Duration 12h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40PM | Arrival Time 05:00AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $65 |
The table below shows live departures for Dortmund to Paris buses for today, Friday, September 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus | 9:45 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 10h35 | 8:20 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:55 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 11h30 | 1:25 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:40 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 14h05 | 5:45 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 4:26 PM Dortmund Hbf | 13h34 | 6:00 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:10 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 13h00 | 6:10 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:50 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 10h40 | 5:30 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
FlixTrain+ FlixBus | 8:26 PM Dortmund Hbf | 10h39 | 7:05 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:40 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 10h25 | 7:05 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:40 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 11h15 | 7:55 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 PM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 12h10 | 9:25 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:55 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 12h30 | 4:25 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:55 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 11h35 | 3:30 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:05 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 9h10 | 2:15 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
51122 | 7:00 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 10h45 | 5:45 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 AM Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 11h15 | 7:45 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Dortmund to Paris run on average 8 times per day, taking around 10h 16m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $29 (€24) but you can travel from only $9 (€7) by train.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 291 miles (469 km) distance in 8h 0m.
Distance 291 miles (469 km) |
Average bus duration 10h 16m |
Cheapest ticket price $29 (€24) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 8h 0m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Best time to book 49 days |
Discover the best of Paris — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Paris trip today.
The world's most visited museum, home to the Mona Lisa and vast collections spanning ancient civilizations to 19th-century art.
Masterpieces by Monet, Van Gogh, Degas, and more in a magnificent former railway station on the Seine.
Rich collection of Impressionist and Post-Impressionist works in the restored Orangerie, including Monet's immersive Water Lilies.
Grand avenue linking Place de la Concorde and the Arc de Triomphe, famous for ceremonial views, shops, and city energy.
Historic hilltop district of artists, stairways, village lanes, and major viewpoints, offering a distinctive Paris atmosphere.
Seine island at the city's historic heart, ideal for walking between Notre-Dame, Sainte-Chapelle, and old Paris streets.
Classic Parisian ham and cheese sandwich baked or grilled with béchamel. A staple of French brasseries and cafés.
Slow-cooked beef stew braised in red Burgundy wine with onions, mushrooms, and bacon. A beloved traditional French comfort dish.
Snails baked with garlic, parsley, and butter. A historic French delicacy strongly associated with classic Paris dining.
Three-Michelin-star dining by Alain Ducasse at Plaza Athénée, known for haute cuisine and luxurious contemporary presentation.
Historic Left Bank café serving classic French dishes in an elegant Art Nouveau setting popular with locals and visitors.
Elegant seafood institution near Gare Montparnasse, celebrated for oysters, shellfish platters, and polished brasserie service.
Paris is pricier than many European cities, with higher hotel, dining, and attraction costs, though transit is good value.
Service is usually included in restaurant bills. Round up or leave 5-10% for great service. Taxis are often rounded up; cafés may get small change.
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Paris Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) -> Châtelet, Paris
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Dortmund to Paris by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Paris, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Dortmund to Paris buses use the Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf to Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station pair, with some services arriving at Paris, Porte Maillot. Use this guide to compare Dortmund and Paris bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Express (in the station), Bistro Central (0.2 km), Restaurant Heimatliebe (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance of the station.
Ticket office support is available at Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
Available at Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf: Elevators, ramps.
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) is 2 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Bercy (in the station), Le Train Bleu (0.5 km), Chez Lili et Marcel (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located inside the station.
Ticket office support is available at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
Available at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine): Elevators, ramps.
Paris, Porte Maillot is 5 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris, Porte Maillot has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria Porte Maillot (in the station), Le Relais de Venise (0.2 km), Chez Georges (0.5 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Paris, Porte Maillot.
Available at Paris, Porte Maillot: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris, Porte Maillot: Elevators, ramps.
Paris, Pont de Levallois is 6 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris, Pont de Levallois has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Paris, Pont de Levallois. ATMs are available at Paris, Pont de Levallois.
Ticket office support is available at Paris, Pont de Levallois.
Available at Paris, Pont de Levallois: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris, Pont de Levallois: The station is accessible for disabled individuals.
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