How to travel from Lyon to Dortmund

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

The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Dortmund is a bus with an average price of $80 (€65).

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

A bus is $127 (€104) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Dortmund costing on average $208 (€169).

A bus is $206 (€168) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Dortmund costing on average $286 (€233).

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Dortmund is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 38m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 15m.

Bus takes on average 8h 24m.

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

The average frequency per day from Lyon to Dortmund is:

• Around 19 flights per day.
• Around 7 buses per day.
• Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Dortmund 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 Lyon to Dortmund:

• Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
• Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
• Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.

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

• Travel with TGV, Eurostar, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Dortmund by train.
• Travel with Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Dortmund by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus to go to Dortmund by bus.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Lyon to Dortmund:

• 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.

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

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

In Dortmund, you can explore the vibrant Kreuzviertel district for trendy cafes and boutiques, attend concerts at the Westfalenhallen, and discover industrial heritage at the Zollern Colliery museum. Enjoy a stroll along Phoenix See or visit the Botanischer Garten Rombergpark for its serene landscapes. Key sights include Westfalenpark with its iconic Florianturm, the cultural Dortmund U-Tower, Signal Iduna Park, the Dortmund Zoo, and the German Football Museum.

Two to three days are ideal to explore Dortmund's key attractions, such as the Zollern Colliery, Dortmund U-Tower, and Westfalenpark, while also enjoying local cuisine and vibrant neighborhoods.