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

The cheapest way to get from Germany to Lille is to bus via Dortmund which costs €50 - €100 and takes 15h 4m.

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 25m and costs €120 - €340.

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 Berlin Hbf, Köln Hbf and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.

How far is it from Germany to Lille?

The distance between Germany and Lille is 878 km. The road distance is 843.6 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 and costs €160 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 9h 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 Berlin Hbf station.

Train or bus from Germany to Lille?

The best way to get from Germany to Lille is to train which takes 9h and costs €160 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus via Dortmund, which costs €50 - €100 and takes 15h 4m.

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 33m to drive from Germany to Lille.

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 503+ hotels available in Lille.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Germany to Lille by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, plane, 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 Berlin Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
9h
€163–398
Bus via Dortmund
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Berlin to Dortmundbus
2. Take the bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniersbus
15h 4m
€51–100
Drive 843.6 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Lillecar 843.6 km
7h 33m
€131–188
Fly from Frankfurt, train
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 25m
€128–335
Train via Hagen
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Hagen Hbftrain 19 / ...
2. Take the train from Hagen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
9h 56m
€161–403
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin Alexanderplatz to Lillebus N1387
16h
€70–120
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 45m
€113–284
Fly from Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MUC - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
6h 5m
€132–281
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 22m
€103–280

Germany to Lille by train

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Distance: 877.6 km
Duration: 9h

What companies run services between Germany and Lille, France?

You can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Lille Europe via Berlin Hbf, Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Berlin to LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniers via Dortmund, Dortmund, Brunnenstraße, Dortmund Hbf, and DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse in around 15h 4m.

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