Lens to Dortmund Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Lens and Dortmund takes 6h 46m and the fastest train takes 5h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Lens to Dortmund. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 46m
Duration: 480 km
Distance: €168
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain Ice / ...

5h 9m

€74–308

Lens to Dortmund train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Lens and Dortmund. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lens is at 8:36 PM which arrives into Dortmund at 9:43 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 6h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

6:10 AM → 12:14 PM
6h 4m • 4 changes
8:40 AM → 1:55 PM
5h 15m • 4 changes
9:10 AM → 3:14 PM
6h 4m • 4 changes
9:52 AM → 4:14 PM
6h 22m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

6:10 AM → 12:14 PM
6h 4m • 4 changes
8:40 AM → 1:55 PM
5h 15m • 4 changes
9:10 AM → 3:14 PM
6h 4m • 4 changes
9:52 AM → 4:14 PM
6h 22m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

8:02 AM → 1:55 PM
5h 53m • 4 changes
10:36 AM → 4:14 PM
5h 38m • 4 changes
12:02 PM → 6:14 PM
6h 12m • 4 changes
2:36 PM → 8:14 PM
5h 38m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

6:10 AM → 12:14 PM
6h 4m • 4 changes
8:40 AM → 1:55 PM
5h 15m • 4 changes
9:10 AM → 3:14 PM
6h 4m • 4 changes
9:52 AM → 4:14 PM
6h 22m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

6:10 AM → 12:14 PM
6h 4m • 4 changes
8:40 AM → 1:55 PM
5h 15m • 4 changes
9:10 AM → 3:14 PM
6h 4m • 4 changes
9:52 AM → 4:14 PM
6h 22m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

8:36 AM → 1:55 PM
5h 19m • 4 changes
10:36 AM → 4:14 PM
5h 38m • 4 changes
12:38 PM → 6:14 PM
5h 36m • 4 changes
1:01 PM → 7:14 PM
6h 13m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

8:02 AM → 1:55 PM
5h 53m • 4 changes
10:36 AM → 4:14 PM
5h 38m • 4 changes
12:02 PM → 6:14 PM
6h 12m • 4 changes
2:36 PM → 8:14 PM
5h 38m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lens to Dortmund? 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.

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

You can take a train from Lens to Dortmund Hbf via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Koeln Hbf in around 5h 9m.

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