How to travel from Dortmund to Lyon

There are 3 options to travel between Dortmund and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $93.

This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Lyon:

A bus is $78 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Lyon costing on average $171.

A bus is $422 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Lyon costing on average $515.

The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 39m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 5m.

Bus takes on average 15h 41m.

The distance from Dortmund to Lyon is approximately 415 miles (669 km).

The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Lyon is:

• Around 24 flights per day.
• Around 3 trains per day.
• Around 3 buses 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dortmund to Lyon:

• 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, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dortmund to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with TGV, Eurostar, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER, Deutsche Bahn to go to Lyon by train.
• Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Transavia France, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Avion Express Malta, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, British Airways to go to Lyon by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lyon by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Dortmund to Lyon with the following travel companies:

• 0 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Avion Express Malta.
• 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.

Omio customers who travel from Dortmund to Lyon often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lyon and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Lyon to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Lyon, you can explore Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, an indoor market offering gourmet food, take a river cruise on the Rhône and Saône, and discover the secret passageways of the traboules in Vieux Lyon. Attend a performance at the Opéra de Lyon or visit the Institut Lumière for cinema history. Don't miss the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière for panoramic views, Vieux Lyon for its Renaissance architecture, Parc de la Tête d'Or with its zoo and botanical garden, the Musée des Confluences, or the bustling Place Bellecour.

For a fulfilling experience in Lyon, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal. This allows you to explore key attractions such as Vieux Lyon, Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, and the Musée des Confluences, while also enjoying the city's renowned gastronomy and vibrant cultural scene.