What is the cheapest way to get from Aachen to Lille?

The cheapest way to get from Aachen to Lille is to bus via Brussels which costs €17 - €45 and takes 4h 46m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aachen to Lille?

The fastest way to get from Aachen to Lille is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs €35 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Aachen and Lille?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Aachen station west station and arriving at Lille. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Aachen and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Aachen to Lille. However, there are services departing from Aachen, Hbf and arriving at Lille Europe via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 49m.

How far is it from Aachen to Lille?

The distance between Aachen and Lille is 256 km. The road distance is 249.6 km.

How do I travel from Aachen to Lille without a car?

The best way to get from Aachen to Lille without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 2h 49m and costs €40 - €140.

How long does it take to get from Aachen to Lille?

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Aachen to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Lille bus from?

Aachen to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Aachen station west.

Where do I catch the Aachen to Lille train from?

Aachen to Lille train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Aachen, Hbf station.

Train or bus from Aachen to Lille?

The best way to get from Aachen to Lille is to train via Brussels which takes 2h 49m and costs €40 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €45 and takes 4h 45m.

Where does the Aachen to Lille bus arrive?

Aachen to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.

Where does the Aachen to Lille train arrive?

Aachen to Lille train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.

Can I drive from Aachen to Lille?

Yes, the driving distance between Aachen to Lille is 250 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Aachen to Lille.

How do I get a train ticket from Aachen to Lille?

Book your Aachen to Lille train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Aachen to Lille?

Book your Aachen to Lille bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lille?

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Aachen to Lille - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Aachen to Lille by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Midi79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropeTgv
2h 49m
€43–139
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to LilleFlixBus N1153 / ...
4h 45m
€13–45
Drive 249.6 km
1. Drive from Aachen to Lille249.6 km
2h 39m
€39–56
Bus via Brussels
1. Take the bus from Aachen station west to Brussels-North train stationN3204 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to LilleN280 / ...
4h 46m
€17–40
Train
1. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Liège-Saint-LambertS41
2. Take the train from Liège-Saint-Lambert to NamurIc
3. Take the train from Namur to Lille FlandresIc
5h 9m
€28–49

Aachen to Lille by train

72Weekly Trains

2h 49mAverage Duration

€43Cheapest Price

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Distance: 255.9 km
Duration: 2h 49m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Lille, France?

You can take a train from Aachen, Hbf to Lille Europe via Bruxelles Midi and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Aachen station west to Lille once daily. Tickets cost €17–45 and the journey takes 4h 45m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 5 times a week.

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