The average train between Dortmund and Lens takes 7h 7m and the fastest train takes 5h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Dortmund to Lens. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Dortmund and Lens. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 10:56 AM which arrives into Lens at 4:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 7h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Lens. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Lens station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
Dortmund to Lens train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Lens train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Lille Europe station.
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The distance between Dortmund and Lens is 346.2 km. The road distance is 480 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Lens via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 6h 1m.