What is the cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Lyon is to bus via Essen which costs €55 - €110 and takes 13h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dortmund to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 5h 8m and costs €95 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Dortmund and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dortmund central bus station station and arriving at Lyon. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Dortmund and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.

How far is it from Dortmund to Lyon?

The distance between Dortmund and Lyon is 1081 km. The road distance is 783.7 km.

How do I travel from Dortmund to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Lyon without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 26m and costs €260 - €550.

How long does it take to get from Dortmund to Lyon?

It takes approximately 7h 26m to get from Dortmund to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Lyon bus from?

Dortmund to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Lyon train from?

Dortmund to Lyon train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.

Train or bus from Dortmund to Lyon?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Lyon is to train via Paris which takes 7h 26m and costs €260 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus via Essen, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 13h 35m.

Where does the Dortmund to Lyon bus arrive?

Dortmund to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the Dortmund to Lyon train arrive?

Dortmund to Lyon train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Dortmund to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Lyon is 784 km. It takes approximately 7h 50m to drive from Dortmund to Lyon.

How do I get a train ticket from Dortmund to Lyon?

Book your Dortmund to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Dortmund to Lyon?

Book your Dortmund to Lyon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 1304+ hotels available in Lyon.

Dortmund to Lyon - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Dortmund to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, train, plane, or train (TGV)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
7h 26m
€263–508
Bus via Essen
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Lyonbus FlixBus N710
13h 35m
€58–105
Drive 783.7 km
1. Drive from Dortmund to Lyoncar 783.7 km
7h 50m
€120–173
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane DUS - LYS
5h 8m
€95–264
Train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
9h 57m
€193–382
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Lyonbus FlixBus N122
15h 50m
€65–120
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FRA - LYS
6h 19m
€177–420
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Oberhausen Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
4. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane AMS - LYS
7h 40m
€131–341

Dortmund to Lyon by train

12Weekly Trains

7h 26mAverage Duration

€263Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dortmund to Lyon.

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Distance: 1,081 km
Duration: 7h 26m

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

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 26m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Lyon twice daily. Tickets cost €55–100 and the journey takes 11h 35m.

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