Train Lille to Cologne from €110 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Lille and Cologne takes 3h 27m and the fastest train takes 2h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Lille to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 27m
Duration: 325 km
Distance: €110
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train via Brussels

best

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

3h 13m

€62–188

Lille to Cologne train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Lille and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lille is at 10:22 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussels-Midi and take an average of 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

10:35 AM → 1:15 PM
2h 40m • 1 change
11:27 AM → 2:15 PM
2h 48m • 1 change
11:52 AM → 3:14 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 4:15 PM
2h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

7:04 AM → 10:16 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 12:15 PM
2h 45m • 1 change
10:35 AM → 1:15 PM
2h 40m • 1 change
11:27 AM → 2:15 PM
2h 48m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

9:30 AM → 12:15 PM
2h 45m • 1 change
10:35 AM → 1:15 PM
2h 40m • 1 change
11:27 AM → 2:15 PM
2h 48m • 1 change
11:52 AM → 3:14 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

9:30 AM → 12:15 PM
2h 45m • 1 change
10:35 AM → 1:15 PM
2h 40m • 1 change
11:27 AM → 2:15 PM
2h 48m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 4:15 PM
2h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

9:10 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 5m • 1 change
10:35 AM → 1:15 PM
2h 40m • 1 change
11:27 AM → 2:15 PM
2h 48m • 1 change
11:52 AM → 3:14 PM
3h 22m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

7:04 AM → 10:16 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
9:10 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 5m • 1 change
10:35 AM → 1:15 PM
2h 40m • 1 change
11:27 AM → 2:15 PM
2h 48m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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