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

The cheapest way to get from Germany to Lille is to bus which costs €70 - €130 and takes 16h.

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

The fastest way to get from Germany to Lille is to fly and train which takes 5h 20m and costs €100 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Germany and Lille?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Berlin Alexanderplatz and arriving at Lille. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h.

Is there a direct train between Germany and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Germany to Lille. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf and arriving at Lille Europe via S Spandau Bhf, Koeln Hbf and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 54m.

How far is it from Germany to Lille?

The distance between Germany and Lille is 439 km. The road distance is 844.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Germany to Lille without a car is to train which takes 9h 54m and costs €160 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Germany to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Germany to Lille bus from?

Germany to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin Alexanderplatz station.

Where do I catch the Germany to Lille train from?

Germany to Lille train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from S Spandau Bhf station.

Train or bus from Germany to Lille?

The best way to get from Germany to Lille is to train which takes 9h 54m and costs €160 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 16h.

Where does the Germany to Lille bus arrive?

Germany to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.

Where does the Germany to Lille train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Germany to Lille?

Yes, the driving distance between Germany to Lille is 844 km. It takes approximately 7h 32m to drive from Germany to Lille.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Germany to Lille?

Book your Germany to Lille bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 2138+ hotels available in Lille.

Germany to Lille - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Germany to Lille by plane, train, train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, 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.

Fly from Frankfurt, train
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane FRA - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
5h 20m
€103–300
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Berlin Alexanderplatz to Lillebus N1387
16h
€70–130
Train
1. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
9h 54m
€160–456
Drive 844.3 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Lillecar 844.3 km
7h 32m
€133–192
Fly from Hamburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane HAM - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
5h 40m
€123–309
Train to Munich International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Marienplatz to Flughafen Münchentrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MUC - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
6h 12m
€134–289
Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BER - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
6h 17m
€108–285
Train via Deventer
1. Take the train from Berlin-Spandau to Deventertrain Ice
2. Take the train from Deventer to Bredatrain
3. Take the train from Breda to Anvers-Centraltrain Ec
4. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
11h 51m
€103–246
Train #2
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Antwerpen Centraaltrain Drf
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
14h 40m

Germany to Lille by train

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9h 54mAverage Duration

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Distance: 438.6 km
Duration: 5h 20m

What companies run services between Germany and Lille, France?

You can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Lille Europe via S Spandau Bhf, Koeln Hbf, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h 54m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Berlin Alexanderplatz to Lille once daily. Tickets cost €70–130 and the journey takes 16h.

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