The average train between Kolding and Lille takes 22h 13m and the fastest train takes 17h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Kolding 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 Kolding and Lille. The earliest departure is at 8:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kolding is at 8:15 PM which arrives into Lille at 7:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Schleswig and take an average of 22h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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19h 36m • 4 changes
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17h 36m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Kolding to Lille. However, there are services departing from Kolding station and arriving at Lille station via Schleswig. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 13m.
Kolding to Lille train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Kolding St. station.
Kolding to Lille train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Lille Europe station.
Book your Kolding to Lille train tickets online with Danish Railways (DSB), Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Kolding and Lille is 688.9 km. The road distance is 1,029 km.
You can take a train from Kolding St. to Lille Europe via Schleswig, Hamburg Hbf, Koeln Hbf, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 12h 24m.