How to get from Paris to Dortmund
- 469 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 9h 05m
- 17 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
9h 05m
direct
Bus
€36
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 9 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Paris to Dortmund. The most useful door-to-door route takes 9h 05m by bus with no 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.
469 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €63Checked Oct 9 | 8h 17mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €28Omio catalogue, Oct 9 | 9h 05mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€63Checked Oct 98h 17m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€28Omio catalogue, Oct 99h 05m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Paris to Dortmund: 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.
- 1Paris → Dortmund centralbus
FlixBus·9h 05m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
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 Paris to Dortmund
FlixBus runs 17 scheduled departures a day, the first at 08:25 and the last at 20:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 17 | 08:25 | 20:45 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 6 | — | — |
All departuresFlixBus
- 08:25
- 08:30
- 09:25
- 09:30
- 10:25
- 10:30
- 14:45
- 15:45
- 16:45
- 18:45
- 19:35
- 19:45
- 20:35
- 20:45
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 Fri, Oct 9
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusParis-Dortmund central, Brussels Airport-Düsseldorf AirportBook →
KLMParis-Amsterdam, Amsterdam-BrusselsSee live options and dates →
Deutsche BahnDüsseldorf Airport-DortmundBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, KLM, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Paris to Dortmund works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Paris to Dortmund central, about 9h 5m. In total it's roughly €36 over 9h 5m, direct, no transfers.
Paris to Dortmund: common questions
How long does it take to get from Paris to Dortmund?
The most useful route takes about 9h 05m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Paris to Dortmund?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 08:25 and the last at 20:45, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Paris to Dortmund?
17 a day with FlixBus, between 08:25 and 20:45.
How far is Dortmund from Paris?
About 469 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Paris to Dortmund cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €36. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Paris to Dortmund?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, KLM, Deutsche Bahn.
Can you get from Paris to Dortmund without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 4h 50m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Paris to Dortmund?
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.
Where to next
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 9 Oct 2026