How to travel from Lyon to Dortmund

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Dortmund

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $51, and a flight costs an average of $84.

Distance: 415 miles (669 km)

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Driving

$209

Average price

$81

Average price

Cheapest

$288

Average price

$204

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

7h 45m

Average total duration

7h 15m

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30m

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8h 54m

Average total duration

8h 24m

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30m

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9h 38m

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6h 38m

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3h 0m

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8h 39m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.7 - 1.7kg

CO2 emissions

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FlixBus

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Lufthansa

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Dortmund is a bus with an average price of $81 (€65).

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

A bus is $128 (€104) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Dortmund costing on average $209 (€169).

A bus is $207 (€168) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Dortmund costing on average $288 (€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.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Lyon and Dortmund including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Lyon to Dortmund among Omio's users.

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from Lyon to Dortmund

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:05 PM15h40
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    9:45 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    $561One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:05 PM15h40
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    9:45 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    $561One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • EurowingsEW9417
    9:05 PM1h25
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    10:30 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $2411One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • TGVTGV 9583+Deutsche BahnICE 106
    10:01 AM8h20
    Lyon Part Dieu
    6:21 PMDortmund Hbf
    $1151One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI6614+Eurostar9459
    11:04 AM9h37
    Lyon Part Dieu
    8:41 PMDortmund Hbf
    $2971One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI6614+Eurostar9471
    11:04 AM11h38
    Lyon Part Dieu
    10:42 PMDortmund Hbf
    $2971One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    6:55 PM18h55
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    1:50 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    $561One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:40 AM19h30
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    9:10 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    $561One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    10:00 PM20h30
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    6:30 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    $561One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY1223 · VY1896
    10:25 PM10h40
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    9:05 AMDusseldorf Airport
    $1881One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1426+KLM CityhopperKL1799
    6:30 AM5h20
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    11:50 AMDusseldorf Airport
    $2251One-way
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1426+German AirwaysKL1801
    6:30 AM7h25
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    1:55 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $2251One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Lyon to Dortmund

Travel to Dortmund 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 Lyon to Dortmund.

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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 $81 (€65).

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

A bus is $128 (€104) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Dortmund costing on average $209 (€169).

A bus is $207 (€168) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Dortmund costing on average $288 (€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:
  • Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
  • 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.
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 Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Dortmund by flight.
  • Travel with TGV, Eurostar, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Dortmund by train.
  • 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.
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