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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 an average ticket price of Kč 1,978 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 37m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.6kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of Kč 1,978, while a flight costs an average of Kč 11,005.
Distance: 415 miles (669 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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Kč 2,528 Average price | Kč 1,978 Average price Cheapest | Kč 11,005 Average price | Kč 4,317 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 49m Average total duration 7h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 20m Average total duration 15h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 37m Average total duration Fastest 2h 37m Onboard + 2h 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.
Compare ways to travel from Lyon to Dortmund
Compare the available ways to get from Lyon to Dortmund, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Dortmund:
A bus is Kč 551 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Dortmund costing on average Kč 2,528.
A bus is Kč 9,027 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Dortmund costing on average Kč 11,005.
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 49m.
Bus takes on average 16h 20m.
The journey is about 1h 20m faster (7h 19m by train vs 8h 39m by car) and roughly Kč 1,790 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (Kč 2,528 vs Kč 4,317). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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.
9:00 PM 16h00 Lyon 1:00 PM Dortmund Kč 1,554 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
9:00 PM 16h00 Lyon 1:00 PM Dortmund Kč 1,554 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
8:15 PM 15h12 Lyon 11:27 AM Dortmund Kč 1,847 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
10:00 PM 16h00 Lyon 2:00 PM Dortmund Kč 1,743 1 One-way 0 transfers5:55 PM 18h32 Lyon 12:27 PM Dortmund Kč 1,834 1 One-way 0 transfers4:05 PM 16h10 Lyon 8:15 AM Dortmund Kč 1,900 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Dortmund:
A bus is Kč 551 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Dortmund costing on average Kč 2,528.
A bus is Kč 9,027 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Dortmund costing on average Kč 11,005.
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 49m.
Bus takes on average 16h 20m.
- Around 26 flights per day.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses 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, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
- Travel with Eurostar, TGV, TER to go to Dortmund by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa, KLM, Air France, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Baltic, Vueling, British Airways, Air Dolomiti, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, BA Euroflyer, Avion Express Malta, CitizenPlane, Brussels Airlines, Helvetic Airways, asl airlines to go to Dortmund by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Dortmund by bus.
- 0 direct flights per day with Eurowings, Avion Express Malta, CitizenPlane.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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