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Compare train and bus 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 €37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 12m. 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 €37, and a train costs an average of €93.
Distance: 291 miles (469 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€185 Average price | €70 Average price Cheapest |
5h 42m Average total duration Fastest 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 19m Average total duration 8h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg 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 Paris to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.
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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.
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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.
There are 2 ways to get from Paris to Dortmund: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Dortmund from Paris is by taking a bus, which costs on average $37 (€33).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Paris to Dortmund:
A bus is () less than a flight with an average ticket price of () from Paris to Dortmund.
Taking a bus costs $63 (€57) less than taking a train, which costs on average $100 (€90) for the same trip.
The quickest way to travel from Paris to Dortmund is by train, which takes on average 4 h 43 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Taking a bus requires on average 9 h 5 min of travel time.
The distance is approximately 291 miles (469 km) from Paris to Dortmund.
The average frequency per day from Paris to Dortmund is:
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 59 flights per day.
- 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Dortmund from Paris as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Paris to Dortmund:
- Buses mostly leave from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and tend to arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
- Trains mostly leave from Paris Gare du Nord and tend to arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Paris to Dortmund:
- You can travel by bus between Paris and Dortmund with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus, and you can find FlixBus Paris to Dortmund tickets for $37 (€33) on Omio.
- You can travel by train between Paris and Dortmund with Deutsche Bahn or Eurostar, and you can find Deutsche Bahn Paris to Dortmund tickets for $100 (€90) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Dortmund with the following travel companies:
- Direct buses with FlixBus with 3 direct buses per day.
- Direct trains with Eurostar with 1 direct train per day.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Dortmund as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Paris to Dortmund.
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