The average train between Lille and Dorsten takes 6h 46m and the fastest train takes 4h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Lille to Dorsten. 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 4 times a day between Lille and Dorsten. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lille is at 10:12 PM which arrives into Dorsten at 10:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 6h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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12h 22m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Lille to Dorsten? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Lille to Dorsten. However, there are services departing from Lille station and arriving at Dorsten station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
Lille to Dorsten train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lille Europe station.
Lille to Dorsten train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
Book your Lille to Dorsten train tickets online with TGV inOui, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Lille and Dorsten is 295.5 km. The road distance is 438 km.
You can take a train from Lille Europe to Dorsten Bf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Essen Hbf in around 4h 39m.