How to get from Dortmund to Paris by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Dortmund to Paris is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 291 miles (469 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus or train | |
Ticket price range | $56 - $78 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $56 (€49) • 13 h 40 min | |
Fastest mode | Train • $78 (€68) • 8 h 26 min | |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Take a bus or train to travel 291 miles (469 km) to Paris from Dortmund. If speed is a priority, then a train is the best option with an average duration of 8 h 26 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $56 (€49). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Dortmund to Paris.
You can travel by train or bus for as low as $36 (€32). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
Thalys is a French-Belgian high-speed train company that connects the main capital cities. For your next travel to Paris from Dortmund with Thalys, you can choose from these different ticket fares: Standard Mini, Standard, Comfort and Premium.
Alsa is the main travel company in Spain, a subsidiary of the UK travel company National Express. Alsa offers a wide variety of national and international routes and transports more than 300 million passengers every year. Apart from the Standard fare, Alsa provides ticket types like Minimum, Reduced and Flexible fares on select routes for those looking to save money on travel journeys. While most travelers don’t mind traveling on normal travel with basic services like bathrooms, free WiFi, footrests and onboard entertainment, some others may want to check out Alsa’s deluxe travel like the Alsa Supra, Alsa Eurobus and Alsa Premium, which provide more luxurious amenities on specific routes.
There are 2 options to travel to Paris from Dortmund including taking a bus or train.
The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Paris is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $56 (€49) compared to other travel options to Paris:
Taking a bus costs $22 (€19) less than taking a train, which costs on average $78 (€68) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel to Paris from Dortmund is by train, which takes on average 8 h 26 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 13 h 40 min of travel time.
You should expect to travel around 291 miles (469 km) between Dortmund and Paris.
The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Paris is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Dortmund to Paris as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Dortmund to Paris:
The following travel companies offer services from Dortmund to Paris:
Yes, there are direct services available from Dortmund to Paris with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Paris as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Dortmund and Paris.
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