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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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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€161 Average price | €68 Average price Cheapest |
8h 6m Average total duration Fastest 7h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 22m Average total duration 13h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Lyon to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Lyon to Dortmund is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Flight takes on average 1h 20m.
Bus takes on average 13h 40m.
- 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.
- 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 FlixBus to go to Dortmund by bus.
- Travel with TGV, Deutsche Bahn, TGV INOUI, Eurostar to go to Dortmund by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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