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Compare train and bus for Lille to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lille to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $25. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $25, and a train costs an average of $94.
Distance: 200 miles (323 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$42 Average price Cheapest | $150 Average price | $72 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 45m Average total duration 6h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Dortmund:
A bus is $108 (€87) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Dortmund costing on average $150 (€121).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 15m.
Travel optionsfrom Lille to Dortmund
How to get from Lille to Dortmund by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lille to Dortmund is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus4:20 AM6h10Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)10:30 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$351One-way0 transfers
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- FlixBus4:20 AM6h10Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)10:30 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$351One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus4:20 AM6h10Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)10:30 AMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$351One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 01:15 PM6h15Lille, Gare Europe7:30 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$371One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:35 PM8h35Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)10:10 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$401One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:10 AM8h00Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)4:10 PMDortmund, ZOB am Hbf$711One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Dortmund:
A bus is $108 (€87) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Dortmund costing on average $150 (€121).
Other travel options to Dortmund take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 15m.
- Around 8 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lille and Dortmund as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lille-Europe and arrive in Dortmund Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) and arrive in Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf.
- Travel with Eurostar, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Dortmund by train.
- Travel with Sindbad, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar to go to Dortmund by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with Sindbad, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar.
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