Lyon to Dortmund Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Lyon and Dortmund takes 9h 46m and the fastest train takes 7h 44m. 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.

9h 46m
Duration: 1,086 km
Distance: €287
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Brussels

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Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain Ice / ...

7h 45m

€196–437

Lyon to Dortmund train times

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 10:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 9h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

5:50 AM → 2:21 PM
8h 31m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 4:21 PM
7h 54m • 2 changes
11:00 AM → 8:21 PM
9h 21m • 2 changes
2:00 PM → 12:25 AM
Arrives next day
10h 25m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

5:50 AM → 2:21 PM
8h 31m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 4:21 PM
7h 54m • 2 changes
11:00 AM → 8:21 PM
9h 21m • 2 changes
2:00 PM → 10:57 PM
8h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

5:50 AM → 2:21 PM
8h 31m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 4:21 PM
7h 54m • 2 changes
11:00 AM → 8:21 PM
9h 21m • 2 changes
2:00 PM → 10:57 PM
8h 57m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

5:50 AM → 2:21 PM
8h 31m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 4:21 PM
7h 54m • 2 changes
11:00 AM → 8:21 PM
9h 21m • 2 changes
2:00 PM → 11:45 PM
9h 45m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

5:50 AM → 2:21 PM
8h 31m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 4:21 PM
7h 54m • 2 changes
11:00 AM → 8:21 PM
9h 21m • 2 changes
2:00 PM → 10:14 PM
8h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:50 AM → 2:14 PM
8h 24m • 2 changes
8:27 AM → 4:14 PM
7h 47m • 2 changes
11:00 AM → 8:14 PM
9h 14m • 2 changes
2:00 PM → 10:14 PM
8h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:27 AM → 4:14 PM
7h 47m • 2 changes
11:00 AM → 8:14 PM
9h 14m • 2 changes
2:00 PM → 10:14 PM
8h 14m • 2 changes
4:59 PM → 12:43 AM
Arrives next day
7h 44m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

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