There are 5 ways to get from Dorsten to Lille by train (Eurostar, TGV), train, 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 6m€74–188Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus 081 / ...
- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus N803 / ...
8h 17m€23–45Train, bus
- Take the train from Dorsten Bf to Dortmund Hbftrain Rb43
- Take the bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniersbus
7h 39m€44–49Drive 333.8 km
- Drive from Dorsten to Lillecar 333.8 km
3h 29m€51–73Train via Tournai
- Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tournaitrain Ic / ...
6h 26m€80–172
Dorsten to Lille by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dorsten to Lille is to bus which costs €23 - €50 and takes 8h 17m.
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 Bf and arriving at Lille via Essen central train station and Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
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 6m.
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 6m and costs €70 - €190.
It takes approximately 6h 6m to get from Dorsten to Lille, including transfers.
Dorsten to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train 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 6m and costs €70 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €50 and takes 8h 17m.
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 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Dorsten Bf to Lille via Essen Hbf, Essen central train station, and Brussels-North train station in around 8h 17m.
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–150
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €55–150
- 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
- €15–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Dorsten Bf to Dortmund Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tournai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €17
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +48 801 22 33 44
- bilety@sindbad.pl
- Website
- sindbad.pl
Bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniers
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €32–33
- Website
- https://www.sindbad.pl/en/home
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €6–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Dorsten to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train 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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