How to travel from Paris to Dortmund

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 $74.

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

A bus is $145 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Dortmund costing on average $219.

A bus is $217 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Dortmund costing on average $291.

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Dortmund is by train with an average journey time of 5h 12m.

Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 26m.

Bus takes on average 9h 14m.

The distance from Paris to Dortmund is approximately 291 miles (469 km).

The average frequency per day from Paris to Dortmund is:

• Around 32 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:

• Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Dusseldorf Airport.
• 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 Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn, TGV, Regional to go to Dortmund by train.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Dortmund by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Dortmund with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct trains per day with Eurostar.
• 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus.

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.

Most travelers need at least three days in Dortmund to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Dortmund, you can explore the vibrant Kreuzviertel district for trendy cafes and boutiques, attend concerts at the Westfalenhallen, and discover industrial heritage at the Zollern Colliery museum. Enjoy a stroll along Phoenix See or visit the Botanischer Garten Rombergpark for its serene landscapes. Key sights include Westfalenpark with its iconic Florianturm, the cultural Dortmund U-Tower, Signal Iduna Park, the Dortmund Zoo, and the German Football Museum.

Two to three days are ideal to explore Dortmund's key attractions, such as the Zollern Colliery, Dortmund U-Tower, and Westfalenpark, while also enjoying local cuisine and vibrant neighborhoods.