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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 $43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 45m. 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 $43, and a flight costs an average of $182.
Distance: 291 miles (469 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$209 Average price | $68 Average price Cheapest | $333 Average price | $132 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 13m Average total duration 5h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 12m Average total duration 8h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 45m Average total duration Fastest 1h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 6h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.8kg 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 Paris:
A bus is $141 (€114) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Paris costing on average $209 (€169).
A bus is $265 (€214) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Paris costing on average $333 (€270).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 43m.
Bus takes on average 8h 42m.
Travel optionsfrom Dortmund to Paris
How to get from Dortmund to Paris by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Dortmund to Paris is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus5:05 AM9h10Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf2:15 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$771One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus5:05 AM9h10Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf2:15 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$771One-way0 transfers
Fastest
AF160711:35 AM1h15Dusseldorf Airport12:50 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport$4831One-way0 transfers
Other options
ICE 101 · ICE 1648 · ICE 95565:34 AM7h18Dortmund Hbf12:52 PMParis Gare de l'Est$1731One-way2 transfers
ICE 513 · ICE 95566:36 AM6h16Dortmund Hbf12:52 PMParis Gare de l'Est$1851One-way1 transfer
ICE 915 · ICE 71+
TGV 95748:11 AM5h55Dortmund Hbf2:06 PMParis Gare de l'Est$2051One-way2 transfers
FlixBus9:45 AM10h35Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf8:20 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$821One-way0 transfers
FlixTrain+
FlixBus8:27 PM11h23Dortmund Hbf7:50 AMParis, Porte Maillot$871One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:15 PM12h10Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf9:25 AMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)$881One-way1 transfer
ICE 105+
AF12199:36 AM6h59Dortmund Hbf4:35 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport$2481One-way1 transfer
ICE 529+
AF12197:22 AM9h13Dortmund Hbf4:35 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport$2481One-way1 transfer
ICE 513+
AF12196:36 AM9h59Dortmund Hbf4:35 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport$2481One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Dortmund to Paris:
A bus is $141 (€114) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Paris costing on average $209 (€169).
A bus is $265 (€214) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Paris costing on average $333 (€270).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 43m.
Bus takes on average 8h 42m.
- Around 33 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Paris 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 Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Paris Gare du Nord.
- Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus to go to Paris by bus.
- Travel with Air France, Lufthansa to go to Paris by flight.
- Travel with Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn, TGV, Regional to go to Paris by train.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus.
- 2 direct trains per day with Eurostar.
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