There are 5 ways to get from Bocholt to Lille by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, train (Eurostar), 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 Cologne
best- Take the train from Bocholt to Duisburg Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
- Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
5h 48m€124–233Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Bocholt bus station to Arnhem Central Stationbus N69
- Take the bus from Arnhem Central Station to Lillebus N367
6h 10m€31–48Drive 317.8 km
- Drive from Bocholt to Lillecar 317.8 km
3h 45m€51–74Train
- Take the train from Bocholt to Duisburg Hbftrain Re
- Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tournaitrain Trn / ...
6h 55m€136–227Train #2
- Take the train from Aalten to Arnhem Centraaltrain
- Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Bredatrain
- Take the train from Breda to Anvers-Centraltrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
6h 56m€58–96
Bocholt to Lille by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bocholt to Lille is to bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Bocholt to Lille is to drive which takes 3h 45m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Bocholt station to Lille. However, there are services departing from Bocholt bus station and arriving at Lille via Arnhem Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Bocholt to Lille. However, there are services departing from Bocholt and arriving at Lille Europe via Duisburg Hbf, Koeln Hbf and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
The distance between Bocholt and Lille is 443 km. The road distance is 317.8 km.
The best way to get from Bocholt to Lille without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 5h 48m and costs €120 - €240.
It takes approximately 5h 48m to get from Bocholt to Lille, including transfers.
Bocholt to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bocholt bus station.
Bocholt to Lille train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, depart from Bocholt station.
The best way to get from Bocholt to Lille is to train via Cologne which takes 5h 48m and costs €120 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 10m.
What companies run services between Bocholt, Germany and Lille, France?
You can take a train from Bocholt to Lille Europe via Duisburg Hbf, Koeln Hbf, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bocholt bus station to Lille via Arnhem Central Station in around 6h 10m.
- Phone
- +49 6078 966930
- service@vias-online.eu
- Website
- VIAS Rail GmbH
Train from Bocholt to Duisburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19
- Schedules at
- VIAS Rail GmbH
Train from Bocholt to Duisburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €19
- Schedules at
- VIAS Rail GmbH
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Duisburg Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–24
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
- Phone
- +49 221 13 999 444
- Website
- National Express
Train from Duisburg Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Schedules at
- National Express
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Duisburg Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Arnhem Centraal to Breda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €11–23
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
Train from Breda to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–12
- Website
- Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixtrain.de
- Website
- FlixTrain GmbH
Train from Duisburg Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- FlixTrain GmbH
- Phone
- +44 (0)3432 186 186
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Duisburg Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €80–140
- Website
- Eurostar
Train from Duisburg Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €100–180
- Website
- Eurostar
- Phone
- +49 9126 301 90 70
- fahrgaeste@train-rental.com
- Website
- TRI Train Rental GmbH
Train from Duisburg Hbf to Köln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- TRI Train Rental GmbH
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tournai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Breda to Anvers-Central
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +31 88 033 1360
- Website
- RRReis
Train from Aalten to Arnhem Centraal
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €12
- Schedules at
- RRReis
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bocholt bus station to Arnhem Central Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Arnhem Central Station to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Bocholt to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Arnhem Central Station.
Bocholt to Lille train services, operated by VIAS Rail GmbH, arrive at Duisburg Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bocholt to Lille is 318 km. It takes approximately 3h 45m to drive from Bocholt to Lille.
Book your Bocholt to Lille bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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