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Trip Overview

The average train between Dortmund and Lyon takes 11h 24m and the fastest train takes 8h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Dortmund to Lyon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 24m
Duration
1,054 km
Distance
€322
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train via Paris

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  1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 55 / ...
  2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain train
  3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
7h 55m
€229–513

Dortmund to Lyon train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Dortmund and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 5:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 3:45 PM which arrives into Lyon at 8:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 11h 24m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,054.3 km
  • Duration: 11h 24m

What companies run services between Dortmund, Germany and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu via Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 55m.

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