The average train between Ratingen and Lille takes 8h 2m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Ratingen 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 Ratingen and Lille. The earliest departure is at 1:14 AM at night, and the last departure from Ratingen is at 9:44 PM which arrives into Lille at 10:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Düsseldorf Hbf and take an average of 8h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Ratingen to Lille? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Ratingen to Lille. However, there are services departing from Ratingen station and arriving at Lille station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.
Ratingen to Lille train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Ratingen to Lille train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Lille Europe station.
Book your Ratingen to Lille train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Ratingen and Lille is 275.5 km. The road distance is 378 km.
You can take a train from Ratingen Ost S to Lille Europe via Düsseldorf Hbf, Koeln Hbf, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 50m.