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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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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$209 Average price | $81 Average price Cheapest | $288 Average price | $204 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 45m Average total duration 7h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 54m Average total duration 8h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 38m Average total duration Fastest 6h 38m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | - 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 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).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 15m.
Bus takes on average 8h 24m.
Travel optionsfrom Lyon to Dortmund
How to get from Lyon to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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 · FlixBus6:05 PM15h40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)9:45 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$561One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:05 PM15h40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)9:45 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$561One-way1 transfer
Fastest
EW94179:05 PM1h25Lyon Saint Exupery Airport10:30 PMDusseldorf Airport$2411One-way0 transfers
Other options
- TGV 9583+
ICE 10610:01 AM8h20Lyon Part Dieu6:21 PMDortmund Hbf$1151One-way1 transfer 
6614+
945911:04 AM9h37Lyon Part Dieu8:41 PMDortmund Hbf$2971One-way1 transfer- 6614+947111:04 AM11h38Lyon Part Dieu10:42 PMDortmund Hbf$2971One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus6:55 PM18h55Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)1:50 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$561One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus1:40 AM19h30Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)9:10 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$561One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus10:00 PM20h30Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)6:30 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$561One-way1 transfer
VY1223 · VY189610:25 PM10h40Lyon Saint Exupery Airport9:05 AMDusseldorf Airport$1881One-way1 transfer
KL1426+
KL17996:30 AM5h20Lyon Saint Exupery Airport11:50 AMDusseldorf Airport$2251One-way1 transfer- KL1426+
KL18016:30 AM7h25Lyon Saint Exupery Airport1:55 PMDusseldorf Airport$2251One-way1 transfer
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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).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 15m.
Bus takes on average 8h 24m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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