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 14h 5m.

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 €110 - €300.

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 Köln Hbf and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.

How far is it from Dortmund to Lyon?

The distance between Dortmund and Lyon is 722 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 which takes 8h 46m and costs €200 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m 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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dortmund Hbf station.

Train or bus from Dortmund to Lyon?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Lyon is to train which takes 8h 46m and costs €200 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus via Essen, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 14h 5m.

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 Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf 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 1289+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Dortmund to Lyon by train, plane, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, 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 to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
best
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
€115–295
Bus via Essen
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Lyonbus FlixBus N710
14h 5m
€58–101
Train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
8h 46m
€208–422
Drive 783.7 km
1. Drive from Dortmund to Lyoncar 783.7 km
7h 50m
€121–175
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
€184–419
Train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Amsterdam Centraaltrain
2. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane AMS - LYS
6h 58m
€142–327
Train via Strasbourg
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
€188–380
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Lyonbus FlixBus N122
15h 50m
€65–120

Dortmund to Lyon by train

44Weekly Trains

8h 46mAverage Duration

€208Cheapest Price

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Distance: 722 km
Duration: 5h 8m

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

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. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Lyon twice daily. Tickets cost €55–95 and the journey takes 11h 35m.

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