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

The cheapest way to get from Lille to Dorsten is to bus via Brussels which costs €25 - €45 and takes 7h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lille to Dorsten is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Lille and Dorsten?

No, there is no direct bus from Lille to Dorsten station. However, there are services departing from Lille and arriving at Essen central train station via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Lille and Dorsten?

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, Köln Hbf and Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 40m.

How far is it from Lille to Dorsten?

The distance between Lille and Dorsten is 438 km. The road distance is 337.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lille to Dorsten without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 40m and costs €60 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 4h 40m to get from Lille to Dorsten, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lille to Dorsten bus from?

Lille to Dorsten bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lille station.

Where do I catch the Lille to Dorsten train from?

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

Train or bus from Lille to Dorsten?

The best way to get from Lille to Dorsten is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 40m and costs €60 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels, which costs €25 - €45 and takes 7h 7m.

Where does the Lille to Dorsten bus arrive?

Lille to Dorsten bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Lille to Dorsten train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lille to Dorsten?

Yes, the driving distance between Lille to Dorsten is 337 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Lille to Dorsten.

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

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Where can I stay near Dorsten?

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Lille to Dorsten - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lille to Dorsten by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, or car

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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 Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
4h 40m
€61–271
Bus via Brussels
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N781 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train stationbus N380 / ...
7h 7m
€25–41
Drive 337.3 km
1. Drive from Lille to Dorstencar 337.3 km
3h 26m
€53–77
Train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen Hbftrain Thalys
5h 11m
€106–201
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Essen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 42m
€30–65

Lille to Dorsten by train

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Distance: 437.5 km
Duration: 4h 40m

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, Köln Hbf, and Essen Hbf in around 4h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lille to Dorsten Bf via Brussels-North train station, Essen central train station, and Essen Hbf in around 7h 7m.

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