The average train between Cologne and Lille takes 5h 12m and the fastest train takes 3h 47m. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Cologne to Lille. 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 4 times a week between Cologne and Lille. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:04 AM which arrives into Lille at 10:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 5h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Lille. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Lille station via Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
Cologne to Lille train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Lille train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Lille Europe station.
Book your Cologne to Lille train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Cologne and Lille is 275.6 km. The road distance is 325 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Lille Europe via Bruxelles Midi and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 28m.
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