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

The cheapest way to get from Emden to Lille is to bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 9h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Emden to Lille is to drive which takes 5h 33m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct train between Emden and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Emden to Lille. However, there are services departing from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf and arriving at Lille Europe via Köln Hbf and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.

How far is it from Emden to Lille?

The distance between Emden and Lille is 660 km. The road distance is 506 km.

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

The best way to get from Emden to Lille without a car is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs €120 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Emden to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Emden to Lille train from?

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

Train or bus from Emden to Lille?

The best way to get from Emden to Lille is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs €120 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 9h 2m.

Where does the Emden to Lille train arrive?

Emden to Lille train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Emden to Lille?

Yes, the driving distance between Emden to Lille is 506 km. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Emden to Lille.

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

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Where can I stay near Lille?

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Emden to Lille - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Emden to Lille by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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 Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 35
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
8h 3m
€122–281
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leer ZOB to Amsterdam Sloterdijkbus N44 / ...
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 2m
€40–76
Drive 506 km
1. Drive from Emden to Lillecar 506 km
5h 33m
€79–114
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Bremen Airport (BRE) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BRE - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
9h 38m
€126–393
Train via Duisburg
1. Take the train from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf to Duisburg Hbftrain 35
2. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
8h 10m
€152–288
Train #2
1. Take the train from Bad Nieuweschans to Groningentrain
2. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
9h 38m
€90–184

Emden to Lille by train

49Weekly Trains

8h 3mAverage Duration

€122Cheapest Price

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Distance: 660.1 km
Duration: 8h 3m

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

You can take a train from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf to Lille Europe via Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf to Lille - Europe Train Station via Leer(Ostfriesl), Leer ZOB, and Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijk in around 9h 2m.

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