Train Lille to Cologne from €116 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Lille and Cologne takes 4h 29m and the fastest train takes 3h 26m. 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.

4h 29m
Duration: 325 km
Distance: €116
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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3h 19m

€64–176

Lille to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Lille and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 7:18 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lille is at 10:09 PM which arrives into Cologne at 9:04 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 4h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, July 4, 2026

10:09 PM → 9:18 AM
Arrives next day
11h 9m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, July 5, 2026

9:09 AM → 1:15 PM
4h 6m • 1 change
10:26 AM → 2:19 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
11:37 AM → 3:15 PM
3h 38m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 5:15 PM
3h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, July 6, 2026

7:18 AM → 11:15 AM
3h 57m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 1:15 PM
3h 45m • 1 change
10:26 AM → 2:19 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
11:37 AM → 3:15 PM
3h 38m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, July 7, 2026

7:18 AM → 11:03 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 1:04 PM
3h 34m • 1 change
10:26 AM → 2:19 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
11:37 AM → 3:03 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, July 8, 2026

7:18 AM → 11:03 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 1:04 PM
3h 34m • 1 change
10:26 AM → 2:19 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
11:37 AM → 3:03 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, July 9, 2026

7:18 AM → 11:03 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 1:04 PM
3h 34m • 1 change
10:26 AM → 2:19 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
11:37 AM → 3:03 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, July 10, 2026

7:18 AM → 11:03 AM
3h 45m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 1:04 PM
3h 34m • 1 change
10:26 AM → 2:19 PM
3h 53m • 1 change
11:37 AM → 3:03 PM
3h 26m • 1 change
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Frequently asked questions

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