The average train between Hanover and Lille takes 8h 38m and the fastest train takes 5h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Hanover 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 5 times a day between Hanover and Lille. The earliest departure is at 2:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Hanover is at 8:40 PM which arrives into Lille at 10:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 8h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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12h 32m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Hanover 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 Hanover to Lille. However, there are services departing from Hanover station and arriving at Lille station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
Hanover to Lille train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Hanover to Lille train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Lille Europe station.
Book your Hanover to Lille train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), TGV inOui and Eurostar.
The distance between Hanover and Lille is 500.5 km. The road distance is 621 km.
You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Lille Europe via Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 34m.