There are 6 ways to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Lille by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, rideshare, 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 via Cologne
best- Take the train from Holzwickede to Koeln Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
5h 50mBus
cheapest- Take the bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniersbus
7h 7m€30–70Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Dortmund-DTM to Lille366 km
3h 51mDrive 366 km
- Drive from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Lillecar 366 km
3h 51m€57–82Train
- Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
5h 55m€121–205Bus via Essen
- Take the bus from Essen central train station to Lillebus N380 / ...
7h 57m€32–61
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Lille is to bus via Essen which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Lille is to drive which takes 3h 51m and costs €55 - €85.
No, there is no direct bus from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Lille. However, there are services departing from Dortmund Airport and arriving at LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniers via DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Lille. However, there are services departing from Holzwickede and arriving at Lille Europe via Koeln Hbf and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Dortmund Airport (DTM) and Lille is 423 km. The road distance is 366 km.
The best way to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Lille without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 5h 50m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Lille, including transfers.
Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Lille bus services, operated by Sindbad, depart from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse station.
Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Lille train services, operated by National Express, depart from Holzwickede station.
The best way to get from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Lille is to train via Cologne which takes 5h 50m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 7h 7m.
What companies run services between Dortmund Airport (DTM), Germany and Lille, France?
You can take a bus from Dortmund Airport to Lille Europe via Holzwickede, Bahnhof, Holzwickede, Koeln Hbf, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, Sindbad operates a bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniers once daily. Tickets cost €30–70 and the journey takes 5h 40m.
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Holzwickede to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €65–120
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Dortmund Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €95–170
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +48 77 443 44 44
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sindbad
Bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniers
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- Website
- Sindbad
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Essen central train station to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Essen central train station to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–55
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Dortmund-DTM to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Lille bus services, operated by Sindbad, arrive at LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniers station.
Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Lille train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Lille is 366 km. It takes approximately 3h 51m to drive from Dortmund Airport (DTM) to Lille.
There are 558+ hotels available in Lille.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dortmund Airport (DTM) and Lille. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.