Cologne to Lille Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Lille takes 4h 1m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

4h 1m
Duration: 325 km
Distance: €85
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

best

Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv

3h 1m

€60–166

Cologne to Lille train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Lille. The earliest departure is at 7:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Lille at 7:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 4h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:43 AM → 10:47 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
10:39 AM → 1:43 PM
3h 4m • 1 change
12:39 PM → 3:37 PM
2h 58m • 1 change
1:42 PM → 4:47 PM
3h 5m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:43 AM → 10:45 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
10:39 AM → 1:43 PM
3h 4m • 1 change
12:39 PM → 3:38 PM
2h 59m • 1 change
1:42 PM → 4:43 PM
3h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:43 AM → 10:45 AM
3h 2m • 1 change
10:39 AM → 1:43 PM
3h 4m • 1 change
12:39 PM → 3:38 PM
2h 59m • 1 change
1:42 PM → 4:43 PM
3h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

7:43 AM → 10:47 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
10:39 AM → 1:43 PM
3h 4m • 1 change
12:39 PM → 3:37 PM
2h 58m • 1 change
1:42 PM → 4:43 PM
3h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

7:43 AM → 10:47 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
9:43 AM → 1:43 PM
4h • 1 change
12:39 PM → 3:37 PM
2h 58m • 1 change
1:42 PM → 4:43 PM
3h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

7:43 AM → 10:47 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
9:43 AM → 1:43 PM
4h • 1 change
12:39 PM → 3:37 PM
2h 58m • 1 change
1:42 PM → 4:43 PM
3h 1m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

7:43 AM → 10:47 AM
3h 4m • 1 change
9:43 AM → 1:43 PM
4h • 1 change
12:39 PM → 3:37 PM
2h 58m • 1 change
1:42 PM → 4:43 PM
3h 1m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Lille? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.