Bus Lyon to Dortmund: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Lyon to Dortmund

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Lyon to Dortmund from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.

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tomorrow

$48

Wednesday

$55

Thursday

Friday

$62

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Sunday

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	19h 30m	1:40 AM	Lyon	9:10 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$48	A Bus from FlixBus goes from , Lyon (France) at 9/8/2026 1:40:00 AM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 9/8/2026 9:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 30m
FlixBus	18h 35m	7:30 AM	Lyon	2:05 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$48	A Bus from FlixBus goes from , Lyon (France) at 9/8/2026 7:30:00 AM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 9/9/2026 2:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 35m
FlixBus	16h 10m	5:05 PM	Lyon	9:15 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$48	A Bus from FlixBus goes from , Lyon (France) at 9/8/2026 5:05:00 PM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 9/9/2026 9:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 10m
FlixBus	16h 0m	11:00 PM	Lyon	3:00 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from , Lyon (France) at 9/8/2026 11:00:00 PM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 9/9/2026 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	19h 30m	1:40 AM	Lyon	9:10 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$55	A Bus from FlixBus goes from , Lyon (France) at 9/9/2026 1:40:00 AM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 9/9/2026 9:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 30m
FlixBus	16h 10m	5:05 PM	Lyon	9:15 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$55	A Bus from FlixBus goes from , Lyon (France) at 9/9/2026 5:05:00 PM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 9/10/2026 9:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 10m
FlixBus	17h 15m	8:35 AM	Lyon	1:50 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from , Lyon (France) at 9/9/2026 8:35:00 AM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 9/10/2026 1:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	19h 30m	1:40 AM	Lyon	9:10 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$62	A Bus from FlixBus goes from , Lyon (France) at 9/11/2026 1:40:00 AM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 9/11/2026 9:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 30m
FlixBus	15h 55m	6:55 PM	Lyon	10:50 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$62	A Bus from FlixBus goes from , Lyon (France) at 9/11/2026 6:55:00 PM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 9/12/2026 10:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 55m
FlixBus	16h 10m	5:05 PM	Lyon	9:15 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$64	A Bus from FlixBus goes from , Lyon (France) at 9/11/2026 5:05:00 PM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 9/12/2026 9:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 10m
FlixBus	16h 0m	11:00 PM	Lyon	3:00 PM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$64	A Bus from FlixBus goes from , Lyon (France) at 9/11/2026 11:00:00 PM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 9/12/2026 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 0m
FlixBus	17h 15m	8:35 AM	Lyon	1:50 AM	Dortmund	Central Station	Economy	$85	A Bus from FlixBus goes from , Lyon (France) at 9/11/2026 8:35:00 AM to Central Station, Dortmund (Germany) arriving at 9/12/2026 1:50:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $85 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 15m

Frequency of bus connections between Lyon and Dortmund

See here how frequent the connections between Lyon and Dortmund are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 5 daily buses from Lyon to Dortmund. Wednesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Lyon and Dortmund.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 3 buses from Lyon to Dortmund, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Lyon and Dortmund, with 3 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 9/8/2026 costs just $48, from FlixBus

Facts about the bus from Lyon to Dortmund

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 4 times every day by bus from Lyon to Dortmund in one click! Book your bus ticket from Lyon to Dortmund starting from $48!

Cheapest Bus	$48
Fastest Bus	15h 55m
Earliest Bus	1:40 AM
Latest Bus	11:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes	4 Ø
Distance	415.5 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Lyon to Dortmund

Every day, 4 buses from 1 bus companies leave Lyon for Dortmund: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/07/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

$51

Tuesday 09/08

$48

Wednesday 09/09

$55

Thursday 09/10

Friday 09/11

$62

Saturday 09/12

Sunday 09/13

Monday 09/14

$50

Tuesday 09/15

$48

Wednesday 09/16

$48

Thursday 09/17

Friday 09/18

Saturday 09/19

$58

Sunday 09/20

Monday 09/21

Tuesday 09/22

Wednesday 09/23

Thursday 09/24

Friday 09/25

Saturday 09/26

Sunday 09/27

Monday 09/28

Tuesday 09/29

Wednesday 09/30

Thursday 10/01

Friday 10/02

Saturday 10/03

The cheapest time to travel from Lyon to Dortmund

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Lyon to Dortmund, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $48, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Lyon to Dortmund. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $62.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Lyon to Dortmund, with $48. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $53.

How to save money travelling from Lyon to Dortmund

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Lyon to Dortmund in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Lyon to Dortmund, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Lyon to Dortmund are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Lyon and Dortmund

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Lyon and Dortmund.

Perrache Bus Stop

Cours de Verdun 14

Saint Paul Train Station

Pont Kitchener R.G. Bus Stop

Cours de Verdun

Maison Carrée Bus Stop

Les Charrières 69570

Girondins - Yves Farge Bus Stop

Signal Iduna Park

Central Bus Station

Platz der Deutschen Einheit 1

Asseln Aplerbecker Straße Bus Stop

Brünninghausen Bus Stop

Dollersweg Bus Stop

Service and Comfort on the bus from Lyon to Dortmund

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Lyon to Dortmund? Or which bus companies serve the route Lyon to Dortmund? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Lyon to Dortmund bus

How much does a Lyon Dortmund bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $48 and takes 19h 30m to reach Dortmund. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Lyon to Dortmund?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $48 and $85. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Dortmund.

On average, how many connections are available from Lyon to Dortmund each day?

Every day, the Lyon to Dortmund bus route is served by approximately 4 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Lyon to Dortmund take?

The fastest bus from Lyon to Dortmund is offered by FlixBus and takes 15h 55m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $62. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Lyon to Dortmund?

The earliest bus arriving in Dortmund from Lyon starts at 1:40 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Lyon to Dortmund?

The latest bus trip departing from Lyon for Dortmund starts at 11:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Lyon Dortmund route?

When traveling by bus from Lyon to Dortmund, passengers can travel with FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Dortmund?

You can check all the direct connections between Lyon and Dortmund by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Lyon to Dortmund bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Lyon Dortmund bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Lyon Dortmund bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Lyon to Dortmund on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Lyon to Dortmund

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Lyon and to Dortmund

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Lyon and to Dortmund. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!