How to get from Dortmund to Paris
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Dortmund to Paris. The most useful door-to-door route takes 7h 52m by train, bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 469 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on May 12, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
469 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €304Checked Sep 8 | 6h 30m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Train | €76Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 7h 14m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €37Older observation | 7h 52m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€304Checked Sep 86h 30m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Train€76Omio catalogue, Sep 97h 14m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€37Older observation7h 52m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Dortmund to Paris: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Dortmund → Colognetrain
National Express·1h 23m - 2Cologne → Parisbus
FlixBus·5h 40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Dortmund to Paris
FlixBus runs 12 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:55 and the last at 20:40.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 12 | 01:55 | 20:40 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 6 | — | — |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
National ExpressDortmund-CologneBook →FlixBusCologne-ParisBook →
EurowingsDortmund-Palma, MajorcaSee live options and dates →
EurowingsPalma, Majorca-ParisSee live options and dates →
NS IntDortmund-AmsterdamBook →
ThalysAmsterdam-ParisBook →On this route you travel with National Express, FlixBus, Eurowings, NS Int, Thalys; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Dortmund to Paris works
Start with a National Express train from Dortmund to Cologne, about 1h 23m. Transfer in Cologne and continue by FlixBus bus on to Paris (5h 40m). In total it's roughly €37 over 7h 52m, 1 transfer.
Dortmund to Paris: common questions
How long does it take to get from Dortmund to Paris?
The most useful route takes about 7h 52m by train, bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Paris from Dortmund?
About 469 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Dortmund to Paris cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €37 to €53. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Dortmund to Paris?
On this route you travel with National Express, FlixBus, Eurowings, NS Int, Thalys.
Can you get from Dortmund to Paris without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 4h 50m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Paris?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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