The cheapest and fastest coaches from Lille to Dortmund
Cheapest price
£24
Average price
£28
Fastest journey
6 h 15 m
Average duration
7 h 30 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
323 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Lille to Dortmund is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lille to Dortmund will cost around £28 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £24.
Of the 4 buses that leave Lille for Dortmund every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 323 km distance in an average of 7 h 30 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 15 m .
The slowest buses will take 8 h 50 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Lille to Dortmund
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Lille to Dortmund among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 16m. 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 coach costs an average of £16, and a train costs an average of £84.
Distance: 323 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
|---|---|
£28 Average Price Cheapest | £124 Average Price |
6h 34m Average total duration 6h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 46m Average total duration Fastest 5h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Lille to Dortmund bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lille to Dortmund coaches for today, Friday 5 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 06:00 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 9h10 | 15:10 Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 1 change | |
FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 07:35 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 8h54 | 16:29 Dortmund Hbf | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 09:00 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 9h25 | 18:25 Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 1 change | |
0 | 12:15 Lille, Gare Europe | 6h15 | 18:30 Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:35 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 8h35 | 21:10 Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:10 Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 8h50 | 01:00 Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lille to Dortmund
Buses from Lille to Dortmund run on average 8 times per day, taking around 6h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £16 if you book in advance.
There are 2 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 01:00, the last at 23:50. The fastest coach covers the 323 km distance in 6h 15m.
Distance 323 km |
Average bus duration 6h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £16 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 2 |
Fastest bus 6h 15m |
First bus 01:00 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: Sindbad, FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus from Lille to DortmundYou can travel by bus between Lille to Dortmund with Sindbad, FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as £16. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Lille to Dortmund coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lille to Dortmund by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Dortmund, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe), which is located around 1.9 miles (3.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Dortmund, ZOB am Hbf, located 0.7 miles (1.1 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lille and Dortmund
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station)
- Bistro Express (in the station)
- Le Petit Chef (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 12, 18, 50 Metro: 2 Train: TGV, TER
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station)
- Bistro de Lille (0.2 km)
- Le Petit Chef (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available on the concourse.
- Bus: 12, 18, 50 Metro: M1, M2 Train: TGV, TER
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Express (in the station)
- Bistro Central (0.2 km)
- Restaurant Heimatliebe (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 452, 453, 460 Metro: U41, U45, U47, U49 Train: S1, S2, S5
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