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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Lille is to bus which costs €27 - €55 and takes 6h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Lille is to train which takes 2h 51m and costs €60 - €180.

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 2h 51m.

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 2h 51m and costs €60 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 2h 51m 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 2h 51m and costs €60 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €55 and takes 6h 35m.

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 6m 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 2137+ hotels available in Lille.

Cologne to Lille - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 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-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
2h 51m
€64–172
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Lillebus N870 / ...
6h 35m
€28–54
Drive 318.7 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Lillecar 318.7 km
3h 6m
€50–73
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain 79
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus FlixBus N781 / ...
5h
€46–144

Cologne to Lille by train

98Weekly Trains

2h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 325.3 km
Duration: 2h 51m

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 2h 51m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Lille 4 times a day. Tickets cost €25–45 and the journey takes 5h 25m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice daily.

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