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How to get to Dortmund from Lyon

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Compare train and coach for Lyon to Dortmund

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £31. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £31, and a train costs an average of £59.

Distance: 669 km

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£147

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£62

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8h 6m

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7h 36m

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30m

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14h 22m

Average total duration

13h 52m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

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0.7 - 1.7kg

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from Lyon to Dortmund

How to get to Dortmund from Lyon by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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bus

The best way to travel from Lyon to Dortmund is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
16:1515h30
Lyon
07:45Dortmund
£431One-way
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FlixBus
16:1515h30
Lyon
07:45Dortmund
£431One-way
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FlixBus
16:1515h30
Lyon
07:45Dortmund
£431One-way
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Other options

FlixBus
21:0018h30
Lyon
15:30Dortmund
£471One-way
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FlixBus
15:0516h10
Lyon
07:15Dortmund
£501One-way
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FlixBus
05:2018h45
Lyon
00:05Dortmund
£651One-way
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FAQs: Lyon to Dortmund

Travel to Dortmund easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lyon to Dortmund.

FAQs

There are 2 travel options to Dortmund from Lyon. You can take a train or coach.

The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Dortmund is a coach with an average price of £30.

This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Dortmund:

A coach is less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Dortmund costing on average.

Taking a coach costs £26 less than taking a train, which costs on average £56 for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel between Lyon and Dortmund is by train, which takes on average 7 h 30 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Coach takes on average 13 h 40 min.

The Lyon to Dortmund distance is approximately 415 miles.

The average frequency per day from Lyon to Dortmund is:

  • 8 coaches a day.
  • 22 flights per day.
  • 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Lyon and Dortmund as scheduled services by train or coach can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Lyon to Dortmund:

    Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Lyon to Dortmund:

    • You can travel between Lyon and Dortmund by coach with FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £30 with FlixBus from Lyon to Dortmund.
    • You can travel by train from Lyon to Dortmund with TGV INOUI, and you can find TGV INOUI Lyon to Dortmund tickets for £247 on Omio.

    Yes, there are direct routes from Lyon to Dortmund with the following travel companies:

    • You can book a direct coach with FlixBus.
    • You'll find direct trains with.

    Direct services to Dortmund tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

    Looking to extend your trip from Lyon to Dortmund? Many Omio customers who go from Lyon to Dortmund usually extend their holiday to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Düsseldorf or Cologne. If you're looking to explore Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, Düsseldorf or Cologne from Dortmund, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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