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

The cheapest way to get from Lens to Dortmund is to bus via Lens which costs €30 - €65 and takes 10h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lens to Dortmund is to drive which takes 4h 5m and costs €55 - €85.

Is there a direct bus between Lens and Dortmund?

No, there is no direct bus from Lens to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse via LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniers. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.

Is there a direct train between Lens and Dortmund?

No, there is no direct train from Lens to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Dortmund Hbf via Lille Europe and Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.

How far is it from Lens to Dortmund?

The distance between Lens and Dortmund is 459 km. The road distance is 387.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Lens to Dortmund without a car is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs €90 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Lens to Dortmund, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lens to Dortmund bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lens to Dortmund train from?

Lens to Dortmund train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lille Europe station.

Train or bus from Lens to Dortmund?

The best way to get from Lens to Dortmund is to train which takes 6h 3m and costs €90 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 7h 46m.

Where does the Lens to Dortmund bus arrive?

Lens to Dortmund bus services, operated by Sindbad, arrive at DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse station.

Where does the Lens to Dortmund train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lens to Dortmund?

Yes, the driving distance between Lens to Dortmund is 387 km. It takes approximately 4h 5m to drive from Lens to Dortmund.

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

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

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

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 Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Dortmund Hbftrain Tha
6h 3m
€90–167
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniers to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus
7h 46m
€34–69
Drive 387.4 km
1. Drive from Lens to Dortmundcar 387.4 km
4h 5m
€59–85
Train via Cologne
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain 43 / ...
6h 3m
€65–217
Bus via Lens
1. Take the bus from Lille to Dortmund central bus stationbus FlixBus N1153
10h 23m
€34–62

Lens to Dortmund by train and foot

16Weekly Services

6h 3mAverage Duration

€90Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lens to Dortmund.

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Distance: 459.2 km
Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Lens, Hauts-de-France, France and Dortmund, Germany?

You can take a train from Lens to Dortmund Hbf via Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Brussels-Midi, and Bruxelles Midi in around 6h 3m. Alternatively, Sindbad operates a bus from LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniers to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse once daily. Tickets cost €30–50 and the journey takes 6h.

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