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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dortmund to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 3m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, and a flight costs an average of $89.
Distance: 415 miles (669 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$222 Average price | $78 Average price Cheapest | $255 Average price | $201 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 25m Average total duration 7h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 42m Average total duration 12h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 3m Average total duration Fastest 2h 3m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Lyon:
A bus is $145 (€118) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Lyon costing on average $222 (€182).
A bus is $178 (€145) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Lyon costing on average $255 (€209).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 55m.
Bus takes on average 12h 12m.
Travel optionsfrom Dortmund to Lyon
How to get from Dortmund to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dortmund to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus+
FlixTrain8:27 PM13h18Dortmund Hbf9:45 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$661One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus+FlixTrain8:27 PM13h18Dortmund Hbf9:45 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$661One-way1 transfer
Fastest
- LH79+
LH56726:10 AM3h30Dusseldorf Airport9:40 AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$2311One-way1 transfer
Other options
9438+
177778:59 AM11h45Dortmund Hbf8:44 PMLyon Part Dieu$2941One-way1 transfer- 9438+
66278:59 AM10h55Dortmund Hbf7:54 PMLyon Part Dieu$3411One-way1 transfer - 9450+662710:56 AM8h58Dortmund Hbf7:54 PMLyon Part Dieu$3461One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:10 AM18h05Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf11:15 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$711One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus6:40 PM15h50Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf10:30 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$711One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:40 PM16h25Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf5:05 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$1021One-way1 transfer
ICE 527+
KL1435+
KL18206:23 AM16h27Dortmund Hbf10:50 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$2261One-way2 transfers- ICE 513+
AF7370+
AF12196:36 AM14h49Dortmund Hbf9:25 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$2331One-way2 transfers - ICE 513+KL1820+KL14356:36 AM16h14Dortmund Hbf10:50 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$2361One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Lyon:
A bus is $145 (€118) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Lyon costing on average $222 (€182).
A bus is $178 (€145) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Lyon costing on average $255 (€209).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 55m.
Bus takes on average 12h 12m.
- Around 19 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Lyon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Dusseldorf Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti to go to Lyon by flight.
- Travel with TGV, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Lyon by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Lyon by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Eurowings.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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