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Trip Overview

The average train between Dortmund and Lens takes 7h 31m 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.

7h 31m
Duration
480 km
Distance
€198
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Dortmund to Lens train times

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 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    EurostarTGV inOuiIléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 35m • 3 changes
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    EurostarTGV inOuiIléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h 39m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    EurostarTGV inOuiIléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 35m • 3 changes
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    EurostarTGV inOuiIléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h 38m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    EurostarTGV inOuiIléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h 11m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    EurostarTGV inOuiIléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 35m • 3 changes
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    EurostarTGV inOuiIléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h 38m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    EurostarTGV inOuiIléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 35m • 3 changes
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    EurostarTGV inOuiIléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)8h 38m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    EurostarTGV inOuiIléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)7h 13m • 3 changes
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    EurostarTGV inOuiIléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)9h 9m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    EurostarTGV inOuiIléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)6h 27m • 3 changes
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    EurostarTGV inOuiIléviaSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)5h 53m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Dortmund to Lens? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 480.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Dortmund, Germany and Lens, Hauts-de-France, France?

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Lens via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 27m.

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