What is the cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Lens?

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Lens is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dortmund to Lens?

The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Lens is to drive which takes 4h 6m and costs €60 - €90.

Is there a direct bus between Dortmund and Lens?

No, there is no direct bus from Dortmund to Lens. However, there are services departing from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse and arriving at Lens via Lille. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Dortmund and Lens?

No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Lens. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Lens via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe and Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.

How far is it from Dortmund to Lens?

The distance between Dortmund and Lens is 480 km. The road distance is 386.7 km.

How do I travel from Dortmund to Lens without a car?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Lens without a car is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs €120 - €220.

How long does it take to get from Dortmund to Lens?

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Dortmund to Lens, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Lens bus from?

Dortmund to Lens bus services, operated by Sindbad, depart from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse station.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Lens train from?

Dortmund to Lens train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.

Train or bus from Dortmund to Lens?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Lens is to train which takes 5h 57m and costs €120 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h 11m.

Where does the Dortmund to Lens bus arrive?

Dortmund to Lens bus services, operated by Sindbad, arrive at LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniers station.

Where does the Dortmund to Lens train arrive?

Dortmund to Lens train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Dortmund to Lens?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Lens is 387 km. It takes approximately 4h 6m to drive from Dortmund to Lens.

How do I get a train ticket from Dortmund to Lens?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Dortmund to Lens?

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Where can I stay near Lens?

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Dortmund to Lens - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Dortmund to Lens by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
5h 57m
€124–212
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniersbus
7h 11m
€31–63
Drive 386.7 km
1. Drive from Dortmund to Lenscar 386.7 km
4h 6m
€61–87
Train via Aachen
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Liege-Guilleminstrain Tha
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Namurtrain L / ...
4. Take the train from Namur to Lille Flandrestrain Ic / ...
8h 23m
€86–204
Bus via Lens
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Lillebus FlixBus N1153
9h 41m
€37–67

Dortmund to Lens by train and tram

13Weekly Services

5h 57mAverage Duration

€124Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Dortmund to Lens.

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Distance: 480.3 km
Duration: 5h 57m

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, Lille Europe, Gare Lille Flandres, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 57m. Alternatively, Sindbad operates a bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniers once daily. Tickets cost €29–60 and the journey takes 5h 25m.

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