How to travel from Dortmund to Paris

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Compare train and bus for Dortmund to Paris

Omio 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 prices starting from €32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €32, and a flight costs an average of €154.

Distance: 291 miles (469 km)

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€193

Average price

€58

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Cheapest

€256

Average price

6h 1m

Average total duration

5h 31m

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30m

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9h 19m

Average total duration

8h 49m

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4h 15m

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1h 15m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

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0.5 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

1.4 - 2.8kg

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Lufthansa

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from Dortmund to Paris

How to get from Dortmund to Paris by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Dortmund to Paris is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
09:45AM10h35
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
08:20PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
$781One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
01:55PM11h30
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
01:25AMParis, Porte Maillot
$711One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Air France HopAF1307
09:35AM1h15
Dusseldorf Airport
10:50AMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
$5521One-way
0 transfers

Other options

Eurostar9414
05:15AM4h50
Dortmund Hbf
10:05AMParis Gare du Nord
$1661One-way
0 transfers
Eurostar9426
07:15AM4h50
Dortmund Hbf
12:05PMParis Gare du Nord
$1971One-way
0 transfers
Deutsche BahnICE 515 · ICE 9590
08:36AM6h15
Dortmund Hbf
02:51PMParis Gare de l'Est
$2051One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:40AM11h05
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
07:45PMParis, Porte Maillot
$721One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
04:40AM9h05
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
01:45PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
$751One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:15PM12h10
Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
09:25AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
$721One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 25+CondorDE4293
06:36AM8h54
Dortmund Hbf
03:30PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
$2921One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 913+CondorDE4293
06:10AM9h20
Dortmund Hbf
03:30PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
$3051One-way
1 transfer
Deutsche BahnICE 913+LufthansaLH1034
06:10AM7h25
Dortmund Hbf
01:35PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
$3161One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Dortmund to Paris

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Dortmund to Paris, 55,84% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Dortmund to Paris and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Dortmund to Paris

Travel to Paris easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Dortmund to Paris.

FAQs

You can get between Dortmund and Paris 2 different ways: train or bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Paris is a bus with an average price of $39 (€35).

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

Taking a bus costs () less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of ().

A bus is $41 (€37) less than a train with an average ticket price of $81 (€73) from Dortmund to Paris.

The fastest way to get to Paris from Dortmund is by train with an average travel time of 4 h 47 min.

Other travel options to Paris take longer:

Bus takes on average 9 h 30 min.

The Dortmund to Paris distance is around 291 miles (469 km).

The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Paris is:

  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • 57 flights per day.
  • 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Dortmund to Paris as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

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

  • Buses most often depart from Dortmund at Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Paris at Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
  • Trains mostly leave from Dortmund Hbf and tend to arrive in Paris Gare du Nord.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Dortmund to Paris:

  • You can go to Paris from Dortmund by bus with FlixBus. You'll see cheap bus tickets for $39 (€35) with FlixBus from Dortmund to Paris on Omio.
  • You can travel by train between Dortmund and Paris with Deutsche Bahn or Eurostar, and you can find Eurostar Dortmund to Paris tickets for $81 (€73) on Omio.

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

  • Direct buses with FlixBus with 4 direct buses per day.
  • Direct trains with Eurostar with 1 direct train per day.

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.

Many of our customers who book a trip from Dortmund to Paris often extend their vacation and travel to other popular destinations like London, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Milan or Brussels. If you’re thinking of adding another destination to your Dortmund and Paris itinerary, let Omio find you the best connections between Paris and any of these top destinations today!
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