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

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Lyon is to bus which costs €55 - €120 and takes 15h 50m.

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 13m and costs €110 - €330.

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, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 13m.

How far is it from Dortmund to Lyon?

The distance between Dortmund and Lyon is 1054 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 8h 13m and costs €90 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 8h 13m 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 via Paris which takes 8h 13m and costs €90 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus via Essen, which costs €60 - €130 and takes 13h 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 3714+ 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), bus, car, train, or plane

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 Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
8h 13m
€92–374
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Lyonbus N122
15h 50m
€55–120
Bus via Essen
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Lyonbus FlixBus N710
13h 5m
€61–128
Drive 783.7 km
1. Drive from Dortmund to Lyoncar 783.7 km
7h 50m
€121–175
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
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 13m
€110–321
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 Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieutrain 84
9h 42m
€115–409
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
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
€138–386
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane DUS - GVA
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
7h 58m
€128–315

Dortmund to Lyon by train

38Weekly Trains

8h 13mAverage Duration

€92Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,054.3 km
Duration: 8h 13m

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, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 13m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Lyon once daily. Tickets cost €55–120 and the journey takes 11h 35m.

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