The average train between Mainz and Lille takes 10h 16m and the fastest train takes 5h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Mainz 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 3 times a day between Mainz and Lille. The earliest departure is at 3:49 AM at night, and the last departure from Mainz is at 5:20 PM which arrives into Lille at 7:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 10h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


6h 34m • 2 changes


6h 18m • 2 changes
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16h 53m • 2 changes


6h 34m • 2 changes


6h 18m • 2 changes


5h 31m • 2 changes


5h 14m • 2 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Lille. However, there are services departing from Mainz station and arriving at Lille station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.
Mainz to Lille train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.
Mainz to Lille train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Lille Europe station.
Book your Mainz to Lille train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Mainz and Lille is 377.6 km. The road distance is 506 km.
You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Lille Europe via Koeln Hbf and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 45m.