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Trip Overview

The average train between Lyon and Dortmund takes 9h 32m and the fastest train takes 7h 43m. 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 32m
Duration
1,086 km
Distance
€279
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

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 9:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 9h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 47m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express9h 14m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express8h 14m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)7h 43m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 5m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 47m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express9h 14m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurostar8h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express8h 24m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 47m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express9h 14m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurostar8h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express8h 24m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 47m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express9h 14m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Eurostar8h 40m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express8h 24m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 47m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express9h 14m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express8h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 20, 2026

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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express8h 24m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 47m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express9h 14m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express8h 14m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 21, 2026

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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express8h 24m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 47m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express9h 14m • 2 changes
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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express8h 14m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want 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.

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  • Distance: 1,085.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 32m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Dortmund Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Koeln Hbf in around 7h 23m.

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