There are 6 ways to get from Bonn to Lille by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, night train, train, or car
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 Hbf
best- Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
4h 39m€58–158Bus via Cologne Airport CGN
cheapest- Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Lillebus N870 / ...
6h 56m€21–40Bus
- Take the bus from Bonn UN Campus to Lillebus N280
6h 45m€25–45Night train, train
- Take the night train from Bonn Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midinighttrain Nj
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
6h 11m€54–295Drive 341.5 km
- Drive from Bonn to Lillecar 341.5 km
3h 16m€53–77Train
- Take the train from Bonn-Beuel to Bruxelles-Miditrain Nj
- Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tournaitrain Ic / ...
5h 21m€79–141
Bonn to Lille by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bonn to Lille is to bus via Cologne Airport CGN which costs €21 - €40 and takes 6h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Bonn to Lille is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs €50 - €80.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bonn UN Campus and arriving at Lille. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Bonn to Lille. However, there are services departing from Bonn Hbf and arriving at Lille Europe via Köln Hbf and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 39m.
The distance between Bonn and Lille is 357 km. The road distance is 341.5 km.
The best way to get from Bonn to Lille without a car is to train via Cologne Hbf which takes 4h 39m and costs €55 - €160.
It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Bonn to Lille, including transfers.
Bonn to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bonn UN Campus station.
Bonn to Lille train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
The best way to get from Bonn to Lille is to train via Cologne Hbf which takes 4h 39m and costs €55 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €45 and takes 6h 45m.
What companies run services between Bonn, Germany and Lille, France?
You can take a train from Bonn Hbf to Lille Europe via Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bonn UN Campus to Lille once daily. Tickets cost €25–45 and the journey takes 6h 45m.
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–90
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Bonn-Beuel to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €55–100
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tournai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Bonn Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30–260
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €257–260
- Couchette Carriage
- €130–150
- Seating Carriage
- €30–45
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Bonn UN Campus to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €25–45
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Bonn to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.
Bonn to Lille train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bonn to Lille is 342 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Bonn to Lille.
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