The average train between Odense and Lille takes 21h 9m and the fastest train takes 17h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Odense 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 Odense and Lille. The earliest departure is at 7:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Odense is at 5:22 PM which arrives into Lille at 1:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Schleswig and take an average of 21h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Odense to Lille. However, there are services departing from Odense station and arriving at Lille station via Schleswig. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 9m.
Odense to Lille train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Odense St. station.
Odense to Lille train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Lille Europe station.
Book your Odense to Lille train tickets online with Danish Railways (DSB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Odense and Lille is 721 km. The road distance is 1,102 km.
You can take a train from Odense St. to Lille Europe via Schleswig, Hamburg Hbf, Koeln Hbf, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 13h 13m.