How to travel from Lyon to Dortmund

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Compare train and bus 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 €33. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 36m. 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 €33, and a train costs an average of €65.

Distance: 415 miles (669 km)

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€161

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€68

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8h 6m

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7h 36m

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30m

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14h 22m

Average total duration

13h 52m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.7 - 1.7kg

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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.

FlixBus
03:25AM20h20
Lyon
11:45PMDortmund
$571One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
03:25AM20h20
Lyon
11:45PMDortmund
$571One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
12:25AM15h05
Lyon
03:30PMDortmund
$1051One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
01:25PM18h04
Lyon
07:29AMDortmund
$671One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
04:15PM15h30
Lyon
07:45AMDortmund
$721One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
03:05PM16h10
Lyon
07:15AMDortmund
$721One-way
0 transfers

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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.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Lyon and Dortmund including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Dortmund is a bus with an average price of $42 (€33).

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

A bus is $40 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Dortmund costing on average $82 (€65).

A bus is $183 (€145) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Dortmund costing on average $225 (€178).

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Dortmund is by train with an average journey time of 7h 25m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Flight takes on average 1h 20m.

Bus takes on average 13h 40m.

The distance from Lyon to Dortmund is approximately 415 miles (669 km).
The average frequency per day from Lyon to Dortmund is:
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Dortmund as scheduled services by train and bus 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.
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 FlixBus to go to Dortmund by bus.
  • Travel with TGV, Deutsche Bahn, TGV INOUI, Eurostar to go to Dortmund by train.
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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