The train between Lille and Cologne takes 4h 19m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week 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.
Trains run 3 times a week between Lille and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 5:30 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Lille is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:49 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussels-Midi and take an average of 4h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lille to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Lille station and arriving at Cologne station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
Lille to Cologne train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Lille Europe station.
Lille to Cologne train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Lille to Cologne train tickets online with Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Lille and Cologne is 275.6 km. The road distance is 325 km.
You can take a train from Lille Europe to Köln Hbf via Brussels-Midi and Bruxelles Midi in around 3h 19m.
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