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Trip Overview

The average train between Dortmund and Lyon takes 7h 32m and the fastest train takes 7h 15m. The train service runs several times per day from Dortmund to Lyon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 32m
Duration
1,075 km
Distance
€386
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Dortmund to Lyon train times

Trains run twice daily between Dortmund and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 10:56 AM which arrives into Lyon at 6:56 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 7h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Trenitalia7h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 41m • 2 changes
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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Trenitalia7h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 41m • 2 changes
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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Trenitalia7h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 41m • 2 changes
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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Trenitalia7h 15m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 41m • 2 changes
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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Trenitalia7h 16m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 57m • 2 changes
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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui8h • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)TGV inOui7h 41m • 2 changes
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    EurostarSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Trenitalia7h 16m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dortmund to Lyon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,075.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 32m

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

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 26m.

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