There are 5 ways to get from Lille to Dorsten by train (TGV, Eurostar), 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 via Cologne
best- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain Ice / ...
5h 11m€62–261Bus
- Take the bus from Lille to Arnhem Central Stationbus N367
- Take the bus from Arnhem Centraal to Weselbus 1821 / ...
7h 56mDrive 337.3 km
- Drive from Lille to Dorstencar 337.3 km
3h 26m€64–93Train
- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen Hbftrain Thalys
5h 17m€141–256Train #2
- Take the train from Tournai to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbftrain Tha
6h 26m€140–220
Lille to Dorsten by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lille to Dorsten is to drive which costs €60 - €95 and takes 3h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Lille to Dorsten is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs €60 - €95.
No, there is no direct bus from Lille to Dorsten. However, there are services departing from Lille and arriving at Dorsten Lippetor via Arnhem Centraal and Wesel Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Lille to Dorsten. However, there are services departing from Lille Europe and arriving at Dorsten Bf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Koeln Hbf and Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 11m.
The distance between Lille and Dorsten is 437 km. The road distance is 337.3 km.
The best way to get from Lille to Dorsten without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 5h 11m and costs €60 - €270.
It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Lille to Dorsten, including transfers.
Lille to Dorsten bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lille station.
Lille to Dorsten train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lille Europe station.
The best way to get from Lille to Dorsten is to train via Cologne which takes 5h 11m and costs €60 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 7h 56m.
What companies run services between Lille, France and Dorsten, Germany?
You can take a train from Lille Europe to Dorsten Bf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Koeln Hbf, and Essen Hbf in around 5h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lille to Dorsten Lippetor via Arnhem Central Station, Arnhem Centraal, Wesel, and Wesel Bahnhof in around 7h 56m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €85–140
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €120–190
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €120–190
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–28
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixtrain.de
- Website
- FlixTrain GmbH
Train from Koeln Hbf to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–10
- Website
- FlixTrain GmbH
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Tournai to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–23
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lille to Arnhem Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +49 6078 966930
- service@vias-online.eu
- Website
- VIAS Rail GmbH
Bus from Arnhem Centraal to Wesel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- VIAS Rail GmbH
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Booking & Getting There
Lille to Dorsten bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Arnhem Central Station.
Lille to Dorsten train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lille to Dorsten is 337 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Lille to Dorsten.
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