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Compare train and bus for Paris to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €37. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €37, and a train costs an average of €93.
Distance: 469 km
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€185 Average price | €70 Average price Cheapest |
5h 42m Average total duration Fastest 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 19m Average total duration 8h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Paris to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Paris to Dortmund is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Paris 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 Paris to Dortmund.

There are 2 options to travel from Paris to Dortmund including taking a train or coach.
The cheapest way to go to Dortmund from Paris is by taking a coach, which costs on average €33.
This is compared to other ways of getting from Paris to Dortmund:
A coach is less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from Paris to Dortmund costing on average.
Taking a coach costs €57 less than taking a train, which costs on average €90 for the same trip.
The fastest way from Paris to Dortmund is by train with an average journey time of 4 h 43 min.
There are alternative travel options to Dortmund that take longer:
Coach takes 9 h 5 min on average.
Dortmund is approximately 469 km away from Paris.
The average frequency per day from Paris to Dortmund is:
- 9 coaches per day.
- 59 flights a day.
- 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Paris 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 for travellers from Paris to Dortmund:
- Coaches from Paris to Dortmund most often leave from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
- Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare du Nord and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Paris to Dortmund:
- You can take a coach from Paris to Dortmund with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus. Cheap tickets can be found for €33 with FlixBus from Paris to Dortmund.
- You can take a train from Paris to Dortmund with Deutsche Bahn or Eurostar. Cheap tickets can be found for €90 with Deutsche Bahn from Paris to Dortmund.
Yes, there are direct routes from Paris to Dortmund with the following travel companies:
- You can find 3 direct coaches per day to Dortmund with FlixBus.
- You'll find 1 direct train a day to Dortmund with Eurostar.
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 route.
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