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

The cheapest way to get from Dortmund to Lille is to bus which costs €28 - €60 and takes 5h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dortmund to Lille is to drive which takes 3h 41m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Dortmund and Lille?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse and arriving at LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniers. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Dortmund and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Lille. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Hbf and arriving at Lille Europe via Brussel-Zuid. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Dortmund to Lille?

The distance between Dortmund and Lille is 442 km. The road distance is 354.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Dortmund to Lille without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs €50 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Dortmund to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Lille bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dortmund to Lille train from?

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

Train or bus from Dortmund to Lille?

The best way to get from Dortmund to Lille is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs €50 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €60 and takes 5h 25m.

Where does the Dortmund to Lille bus arrive?

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

Where does the Dortmund to Lille train arrive?

Dortmund to Lille train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.

Can I drive from Dortmund to Lille?

Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund to Lille is 355 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Dortmund to Lille.

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

Book your Dortmund to Lille train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Dortmund to Lille bus tickets online with Omio, Distribusion and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 2074+ hotels available in Lille.

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

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

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 Bruxelles MidiTha
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Lille EuropeEurostar
4h 52m
€53–157
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniers
5h 25m
€28–60
Drive 354.7 km
1. Drive from Dortmund to Lille354.7 km
3h 41m
€54–78
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Hbf10 / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropeTgv
5h 43m
€62–214
Train via Aachen
1. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Aachen HbfRe
2. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Liège, Guillemins BfTha
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to NamurL / ...
4. Take the train from Namur to Lille FlandresIc / ...
7h 9m
€52–215

Dortmund to Lille by train

15Weekly Trains

4h 52mAverage Duration

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Distance: 441.7 km
Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Dortmund, Germany and Lille, France?

You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Lille Europe via Brussel-Zuid in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, Sindbad operates a bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniers once daily. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 5h 25m. FlixBus also services this route 6 times a week.

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