The average train between Dortmund and Lyon takes 9h 17m and the fastest train takes 7h 45m. 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Dortmund and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 5:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Lyon at 10:30 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 9h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Lyon station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 17m.
Dortmund to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Dortmund to Lyon train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), TGV inOui and Eurostar.
The distance between Dortmund and Lyon is 669.4 km. The road distance is 1,065 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu via Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 46m.