The average train between Lyon and Dortmund takes 9h 39m and the fastest train takes 7h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Dortmund. 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 Lyon and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 7:00 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 9:44 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 9h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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8h 21m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Lyon to Dortmund? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Dortmund station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.
Lyon to Dortmund train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Dortmund train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.
Book your Lyon to Dortmund train tickets online with TGV inOui and Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC).
The distance between Lyon and Dortmund is 669.4 km. The road distance is 1,086 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Dortmund Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf in around 7h 59m.