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

The cheapest way to get from Lille to Dortmund is to bus which costs €55 - €70 and takes 6h.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Lille and Dortmund?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniers and arriving at DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h.

Is there a direct train between Lille and Dortmund?

No, there is no direct train from Lille to Dortmund. However, there are services departing from Lille Europe and arriving at Dortmund Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Lille to Dortmund?

The distance between Lille and Dortmund is 421 km. The road distance is 356.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Lille to Dortmund without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 38m and costs €95 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Lille to Dortmund, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lille to Dortmund bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lille to Dortmund train from?

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

Train or bus from Lille to Dortmund?

The best way to get from Lille to Dortmund is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 38m and costs €95 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €70 and takes 6h.

Where does the Lille to Dortmund bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lille to Dortmund train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lille to Dortmund?

Yes, the driving distance between Lille to Dortmund is 357 km. It takes approximately 3h 41m to drive from Lille to Dortmund.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Dortmund?

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Lille to Dortmund - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Lille to Dortmund by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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
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 / ...
4h 38m
€99–271
Bus via Essen
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Essen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 53m
€28–110
Bus
1. Take the bus from LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniers to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrassebus
6h
€55–70
Drive 356.9 km
1. Drive from Lille to Dortmundcar 356.9 km
3h 41m
€55–79
Train to Brussels Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BRU - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Dortmund Hbftrain
6h 59m
€139–354
Train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Dortmund Hbftrain Thalys
4h 50m
€100–236
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CDG - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Dortmund Hbftrain
5h 9m
€139–365

Lille to Dortmund by train

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Distance: 420.6 km
Duration: 4h 38m

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

You can take a train from Lille Europe to Dortmund Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, Sindbad operates a bus from LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniers to DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse once daily. Tickets cost €55–70 and the journey takes 6h.

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