The average train between Germany and Lille takes 13h 25m and the fastest train takes 9h 1m. 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 3 times a day between Germany and Lille. The earliest departure is at 4:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Germany is at 8:33 PM which arrives into Lille at 10:47 AM. All services require a transfer at S Spandau Bhf and take an average of 13h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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18h 19m • 3 changesWant 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 13h 25m.
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 36m.