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ITParis to Dortmund Train & Bus Tickets
From Paris (France) to Dortmund (Germany) · about 469 km
See prices for Paris → Dortmund
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Search Prices →Train or bus? What recent searches show
Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Paris to Dortmund, side by side.
| Train | Bus | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €39.97 for travel on 17 Nov 2026 (seen 18 Oct 2026) | €31.98 for travel on 17 Nov 2026 (seen 18 Oct 2026) |
| Typical journey time | about 5 h (11 journeys) | about 10 h 45 min (6 journeys) |
| Sold by | FlixTrain, Eurostar | FlixBus |
Last checked 27 Oct 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.
Paris to Dortmund: what to expect
Paris and Dortmund are about 469 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.
This is an international route from France to Germany. Carry valid travel documents (passport or EU ID card where applicable) for border checks. At 469 km this is a medium-distance journey.
Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.
How to find cheap Paris–Dortmund tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- In recent searches Tuesday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €60.99, across 2 days).
- Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
- Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.
FAQ: Paris to Dortmund
How long does the journey from Paris to Dortmund take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 5 h by train and about 10 h 45 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 27 Oct 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Paris to Dortmund?
The lowest fare seen recently is €31.98 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 17 Nov 2026 (seen 18 Oct 2026). The lowest train fare seen is €39.97. Tuesday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €60.99). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.
Is it cheaper by train or by bus from Paris to Dortmund?
In recent searches the lowest train fare was €39.97 and the lowest bus fare €31.98, so the bus was cheaper. Fares change by date, so compare your own.
Which companies sell tickets from Paris to Dortmund?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by FlixTrain, Eurostar, FlixBus.