How to travel from Dortmund to Paris

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Dortmund to Paris

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Dortmund to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 15m. 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 $43, and a flight costs an average of $152.

Distance: 291 miles (469 km)

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Bus
Flight

$202

Average price

$67

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Cheapest

$310

Average price

5h 55m

Average total duration

5h 25m

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30m

Additional time*

9h 50m

Average total duration

9h 20m

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30m

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4h 15m

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Fastest

1h 15m

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3h 0m

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0.1 - 0.4kg

CO2 emissions

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0.5 - 1.2kg

CO2 emissions

1.4 - 2.8kg

CO2 emissions

Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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Lufthansa

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from Dortmund to Paris

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:05 AM9h10
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    2:15 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    $841One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:05 AM9h10
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    2:15 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    $841One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Air France HopAF1407
    4:45 PM1h15
    Dusseldorf Airport
    6:00 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
    $5071One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnICE 515 · ICE 9590
    8:36 AM6h15
    Dortmund Hbf
    2:51 PMParis Gare de l'Est
    $2161One-way
    1 transfer
  • Eurostar9426
    7:15 AM4h55
    Dortmund Hbf
    12:10 PMParis Gare du Nord
    $2271One-way
    0 transfers
  • Eurostar9414
    5:15 AM4h57
    Dortmund Hbf
    10:12 AMParis Gare du Nord
    $2271One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:45 AM10h35
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    8:20 PMParis, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
    $941One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:30 AM11h15
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    7:45 PMParis, Porte Maillot
    $1011One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:55 AM12h40
    Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf
    4:35 PMParis, Porte Maillot
    $941One-way
    1 transfer
  • Deutsche BahnIC 2225 · 4155 · ICE 726+Condor FlugdienstDE4215
    7:02 AM14h23
    Dortmund Hbf
    9:25 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
    $3131One-way
    3 transfers
  • Deutsche Bahn26818 · ICE 1519+Condor FlugdienstDE4215
    12:45 PM8h40
    Dortmund Hbf
    9:25 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
    $3881One-way
    2 transfers
  • Deutsche BahnICE 529+Condor FlugdienstDE4215
    7:22 AM14h03
    Dortmund Hbf
    9:25 PMParis Charles de Gaulle Airport
    $3891One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Dortmund to Paris

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Dortmund to Paris, 55,84% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Dortmund to Paris and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Dortmund to Paris

Travel to Paris 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 Dortmund to Paris.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Dortmund and Paris including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Dortmund to Paris is a bus with an average price of $43 (€35).

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

A bus is $59 (€48) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Dortmund to Paris costing on average $102 (€83).

A bus is $109 (€89) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Dortmund to Paris costing on average $152 (€123).

The fastest way to travel from Dortmund to Paris is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 15m.

Other travel options to Paris take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 50m.

Bus takes on average 9h 5m.

The distance from Dortmund to Paris is approximately 291 miles (469 km).
The average frequency per day from Dortmund to Paris is:
  • Around 32 flights per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Dortmund and Paris as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Dortmund to Paris:
  • Trains mostly depart from Dortmund Hbf and arrive in Paris Gare du Nord.
  • Buses mostly depart from Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf and arrive in Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Dortmund to Paris, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa to go to Paris by flight.
  • Travel with Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn, TGV to go to Paris by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus to go to Paris by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Dortmund to Paris with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct trains per day with Eurostar.
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus.
Omio customers who travel from Dortmund to Paris often also extend their vacation to go to London, Barcelona, Amsterdam, Milan, Brussels. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Paris and these popular destinations at a great price.
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