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

The cheapest way to get from Kiel to Lille is to bus which costs €40 - €120 and takes 14h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kiel to Lille is to train and fly which takes 6h 45m and costs €100 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Kiel and Lille?

No, there is no direct bus from Kiel station to Lille. However, there are services departing from Kiel central bus station and arriving at Lille via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Kiel and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Lille. However, there are services departing from Kiel Hbf and arriving at Lille Europe via Hamburg Hbf, Koeln Hbf and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 19m.

How far is it from Kiel to Lille?

The distance between Kiel and Lille is 870 km. The road distance is 757 km.

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

The best way to get from Kiel to Lille without a car is to train which takes 10h 19m and costs €70 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 10h 19m to get from Kiel to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Lille bus from?

Kiel to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kiel central bus station.

Where do I catch the Kiel to Lille train from?

Kiel to Lille train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.

Train or bus from Kiel to Lille?

The best way to get from Kiel to Lille is to train which takes 10h 19m and costs €70 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €120 and takes 14h 35m.

Where does the Kiel to Lille bus arrive?

Kiel to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Kiel to Lille train arrive?

Kiel to Lille train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Kiel to Lille?

Yes, the driving distance between Kiel to Lille is 757 km. It takes approximately 6h 49m to drive from Kiel to Lille.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 1803+ hotels available in Lille.

Kiel to Lille - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and car train

There are 10 ways to get from Kiel to Lille by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, train, plane, or car 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 Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
10h 19m
€70–239
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kiel central bus station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus 050 / ...
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Lillebus N1387
14h 35m
€42–112
Drive 757 km
1. Drive from Kiel to Lillecar 757 km
6h 49m
€115–166
Train, fly to Brussels Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane HAM - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
7h 4m
€110–278
Train via Duisburg
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Duisburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Duisburg Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
10h 35m
€116–264
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bordesholm to Hamburg Hbftrain Re7
2. Take the bus from Hamburg - Bus Station to Antwerp - Rooseveltplaatsbus
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
14h 46m
€67–137
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Kiel to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Lillecar
7h 10m
€188–259
Train, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane HAM - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
6h 45m
€106–338
Train, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane HAM - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
9h 7m
€162–407
Train, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
1. Take the train from Kiel Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hamburg Airport (HAM) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane HAM - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
9h 6m
€161–478

Kiel to Lille by train

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10h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 869.6 km
Duration: 10h 19m

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

You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Lille Europe via Hamburg Hbf, Koeln Hbf, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 10h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kiel central bus station to Lille via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 14h 35m.

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