Lyon to Dortmund train
Cheap train tickets from Lyon to Dortmund
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Train schedule from Lyon to Dortmund
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Fastest train times from Lyon to Dortmund
Fastest Journey
8 h 17 m
Average
9 h 23 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
669 km
It's difficult to get from Lyon to Dortmund without transferring at least once.
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Overview: Train from Lyon to Dortmund
 | Distance | 415 miles (669 km) |
 | Average train duration | 8 h 17 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $134 (€120) |
 | Train frequency | 1 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there is 1 direct train a day |
 | Train providers | Deutsche Bahn with connection |
Trains from Lyon to Dortmund cover the 415 miles (669 km) long route taking on average 8 h 17 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn with connection. Normally, there is 1 train operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this trip costs around $134 (€120), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $59 (€53). Travelers depart most frequently from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
Train providers: Thalys from Lyon to Dortmund trains
Buy your official Thalys train tickets to Dortmund from Lyon from $59 (€53) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient trip.
Thalys is a French-Belgian high-speed train company that connects the main capital cities. For your next train between Lyon and Dortmund with Thalys, you can choose from these different ticket fares: Standard Mini, Standard, Comfort and Premium.
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Travel Tips: Trains from Lyon to Dortmund
Travel between Lyon, France and Dortmund, Germany by train is: Partially open.
What is the status of international entry into Germany from France?
International entry status: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of France
Do I need to self-quarantine on arrival in Germany from Lyon?
Conditions of entry:
- Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 3 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 2 hours prior to arrival
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
- Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 9 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
What are the safety rules to follow in Dortmund, Germany?
When traveling in Germany, you must follow these COVID-19 safety rules:
- Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask requirement: Mandatory
The information above was last checked on 5/18/22. This can change before your date of travel so please review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to Dortmund from Lyon before traveling.
The restriction level for your return train to Lyon, France from Dortmund is: Partially open.
Is my return train into Lyon from Dortmund restricted?
International entry is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in France from Dortmund?
Conditions of reentry:
- Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 48 hours prior to arrival
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
- Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
- Health declaration required
What are the safety rules to follow in Lyon, France?
The government of France has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Social distancing required: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
- Face mask required: Mandatory
Last checked on 5/18/22. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to Lyon from Dortmund closer to your date of departure here here.
When taking the train between Lyon and Dortmund, you can choose to depart from train stations like Lyon Part Dieu, Lyon-Perrache and Lyon Part-Dieu, Gare routière. Your trip can end in train stations such as Dortmund Hbf, Dortmund-Germania and Dortmund-Hörde.
Omio customers who travel this route most frequently depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
You can find the most popular departure train station for this journey, Lyon Part Dieu, located approximately 2 miles (3.3 km) from the city center of Lyon. The most popular arrival train station in Dortmund, called Dortmund Hbf, is located around 1.5 miles (2.4 km) away from its city center.
Important Stations and Airports for this Journey
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Tram lines: T4, K240, T3, K100
Bus lines: 2960, C2, C3, C6, C9
Train lines: TGV, TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI, OUIGO, TER, Intercités, Eurostar, AVE
WifiLockersParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityBus lines: 8, 31, 46, 49, 55, 60, 63, S1, C19, C21, C22
Tram lines: 1, 2
Train lines: TGV, TGV INOUI, OUIGO, TER Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Intercités
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