There are 4 ways to get from Dorsten to Lille by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, or train (Eurostar)
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Train
best- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
6h 2m€123–199Drive 333.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Dorsten to Lillecar 333.8 km
3h 29m€52–75Bus
- Take the bus from Wesel to Arnhem Centraalbus Stopbus ipv trein / ...
- Take the bus from Arnhem Central Station to Lillebus N367
8h 7mTrain via Tournai
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tournaitrain Ic / ...
6h 45m€120–200
Dorsten to Lille by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dorsten to Lille is to drive which costs €50 - €75 and takes 3h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Dorsten to Lille is to drive which takes 3h 29m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Dorsten to Lille. However, there are services departing from Dorsten Lippetor and arriving at Lille via Wesel and Arnhem Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Dorsten to Lille. However, there are services departing from Dorsten Bf and arriving at Lille Europe via Essen Hbf and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 2m.
The distance between Dorsten and Lille is 437 km. The road distance is 333.8 km.
The best way to get from Dorsten to Lille without a car is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs €120 - €200.
It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Dorsten to Lille, including transfers.
Dorsten to Lille bus services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, depart from Wesel station.
Dorsten to Lille train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Essen Hbf station.
The best way to get from Dorsten to Lille is to train which takes 6h 2m and costs €120 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 8h 7m.
What companies run services between Dorsten, Germany and Lille, France?
You can take a train from Dorsten Bf to Lille Europe via Essen Hbf and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorsten Lippetor to Lille via Wesel Bahnhof, Wesel, Arnhem Centraal, and Arnhem Central Station in around 8h 7m.
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €100–170
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €95–170
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tournai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–30
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- 069 450099650
- Kundenservice-Linie10@vias-online.de
- Website
- vias-online.de
Bus from Wesel to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- vias-online.de
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Arnhem Central Station to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Dorsten to Lille bus services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.
Dorsten to Lille train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dorsten to Lille is 334 km. It takes approximately 3h 29m to drive from Dorsten to Lille.
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