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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Lille is to bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf which costs €30 - €70 and takes 7h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Lille is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Lille. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Lille Europe via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 26m.

How far is it from Cologne to Lille?

The distance between Cologne and Lille is 325 km. The road distance is 318.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Lille without a car is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs €45 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Cologne to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Lille train from?

Cologne to Lille train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Lille?

The best way to get from Cologne to Lille is to train which takes 3h 26m and costs €45 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 7h 5m.

Where does the Cologne to Lille train arrive?

Cologne to Lille train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Lille?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Lille is 319 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Cologne to Lille.

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

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Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 2076+ hotels available in Lille.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Cologne 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
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiThalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropeTgv
3h 26m
€47–135
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Lille280
7h 10m
€31–70
Bus via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to LilleN280 / ...
7h 5m
€33–66
Drive 318.7 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Lille318.7 km
3h 5m
€49–70
Train via Tournai
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nord79
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to TournaiIc / ...
3h 57m
€46–94

Cologne to Lille by train

72Weekly Trains

3h 26mAverage Duration

€47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 325.4 km
Duration: 3h 26m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Lille Europe via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 26m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Lille hourly. Tickets cost €29–40 and the journey takes 6h 10m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice daily.

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