The average train between Dortmund and Lens takes 6h 55m and the fastest train takes 5h 57m. There is at least one train per day from Dortmund to Lens. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run once daily between Dortmund and Lens. The earliest departure is at 4:55 AM at night, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 10:52 AM which arrives into Lens at 4:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 6h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Lens. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Lens station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.
Dortmund to Lens train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Lens train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Lille Europe station.
Book your Dortmund to Lens train tickets online with Eurostar, Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Dortmund and Lens is 346.2 km. The road distance is 480 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund Hbf to Lens via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 5h 53m.
