The average train between Germany and Lille takes 20h 2m and the fastest train takes 18h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Germany 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 twice daily between Germany and Lille. The earliest departure is at 8:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Germany is at 7:23 PM which arrives into Lille at 1:51 PM. All services require a transfer at S Spandau Bhf and take an average of 20h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Germany 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.
No, there is no direct train from Germany to Lille. However, there are services departing from Germany station and arriving at Lille station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 2m.
Germany to Lille train services, operated by S-Bahn Berlin, depart from S Spandau Bhf station.
Germany to Lille train services, operated by S-Bahn Berlin, arrive at Lille Europe station.
Book your Germany to Lille train tickets online with S-Bahn Berlin, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Germany and Lille is 521.3 km. The road distance is 881 km.
You can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Lille Europe via S Spandau Bhf, Koeln Hbf, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h 24m.