How to travel from Paris to Dortmund

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Paris to Dortmund

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, and a train costs an average of $107.

Distance: 291 miles (469 km)

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$195

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$70

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5h 43m

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5h 13m

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9h 18m

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8h 48m

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from Paris to Dortmund

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:30 AM11h05
    Paris, Porte Maillot
    7:35 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    $1231One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:30 AM11h05
    Paris, Porte Maillot
    7:35 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    $1231One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Air France HopAF1106
    8:35 PM1h15
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    9:50 PMDusseldorf Airport
    $16271One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Eurostar9423+Deutsche Bahn941
    9:48 AM4h56
    Paris Gare du Nord
    2:44 PMDortmund Hbf
    $2851One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnICE 9591 · ICE 518
    11:07 AM6h14
    Paris Gare de l'Est
    5:21 PMDortmund Hbf
    $3211One-way
    1 transfer
  • Eurostar9329+Deutsche Bahn127+Regional31266
    10:48 AM6h38
    Paris Gare du Nord
    5:26 PMDortmund Hbf
    $4621One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:45 PM9h05
    Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    1:50 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    $1281One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:45 AM12h00
    Paris, Porte Maillot
    9:45 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    $1431One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:35 PM10h45
    Paris, Porte Maillot
    8:20 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    $1431One-way
    0 transfers
  • KLMKL1412+KLM CityhopperKL1797
    8:15 PM11h25
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    7:40 AMDusseldorf Airport
    $7371One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1035+Deutsche BahnICE 912
    2:45 PM7h03
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    9:48 PMDortmund Hbf
    $8381One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1031+Deutsche BahnICE 916
    11:30 AM6h17
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    5:47 PMDortmund Hbf
    $8481One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Paris to Dortmund

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Paris to Dortmund, 55,71% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Paris to Dortmund and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Paris 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 Paris to Dortmund.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Paris and Dortmund including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Dortmund is a bus with an average price of $41 (€33).

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

A bus is $66 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Dortmund costing on average $107 (€86).

A bus is $86 (€69) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Dortmund costing on average $127 (€102).

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Dortmund is by train with an average journey time of 4h 35m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Flight takes on average 1h 10m.

Bus takes on average 9h 5m.

The distance from Paris to Dortmund is approximately 291 miles (469 km).
The average frequency per day from Paris to Dortmund is:
  • Around 30 flights per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris 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 Paris to Dortmund:
  • Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare du Nord and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paris to Dortmund, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Dortmund by bus.
  • Travel with Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn, TGV to go to Dortmund by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Dortmund with the following travel companies:
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 1 direct trains per day with Eurostar.
Omio customers who travel from Paris to Dortmund often also extend their vacation to go to Amsterdam, Berlin, Munich, Katowice, Cologne. 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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