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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Dortmund is to bus via Essen which costs €55 - €120 and takes 12h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Dortmund is to fly and train which takes 4h 59m and costs €110 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Dortmund?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon and arriving at Dortmund central bus station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Dortmund?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Dortmund Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

How far is it from Lyon to Dortmund?

The distance between Lyon and Dortmund is 1075 km. The road distance is 782.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Dortmund without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 55m and costs €150 - €390.

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

It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Lyon to Dortmund, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Dortmund bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lyon to Dortmund train from?

Lyon to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Dortmund?

The best way to get from Lyon to Dortmund is to train via Paris which takes 7h 55m and costs €150 - €390. Alternatively, you can bus via Essen, which costs €55 - €120 and takes 12h 44m.

Where does the Lyon to Dortmund bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lyon to Dortmund train arrive?

Lyon to Dortmund train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Dortmund?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Dortmund is 782 km. It takes approximately 7h 51m to drive from Lyon to Dortmund.

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

Book your Lyon to Dortmund train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Lyon to Dortmund bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Dortmund?

There are 1263+ hotels available in Dortmund.

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

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

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 Lyon Part Dieu to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Dortmund HbfThalys
7h 55m
€154–385
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Dortmund central bus stationN122
16h
€50–120
Bus via Essen
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Essen central train stationFlixBus N710
12h 44m
€56–111
Drive 782.1 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Dortmund782.1 km
7h 51m
€119–172
Fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LYS - DUS
2. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Dortmund Hbf
4h 59m
€115–313
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof84
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Dortmund Hbf43 / ...
8h 39m
€137–216
Fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Frankfurt (FRA)LYS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dortmund Hbf
6h 40m
€140–340
Fly to Cologne Bonn Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)LYS - CGN
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbf
7h 57m
€122–357

Lyon to Dortmund by train

15Weekly Trains

7h 55mAverage Duration

€154Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lyon to Dortmund.

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Distance: 1,075.2 km
Duration: 7h 55m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Dortmund Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Essen central train station once daily. Tickets cost €50–110 and the journey takes 11h 40m.

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