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

The cheapest way to get from Lille to Cologne is to rideshare which costs €21 and takes 3h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lille to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 1m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct train between Lille and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Lille to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Lille Europe and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.

How far is it from Lille to Cologne?

The distance between Lille and Cologne is 325 km. The road distance is 317.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lille to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs €45 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 3h 15m to get from Lille to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lille to Cologne train from?

Lille to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lille Europe station.

Train or bus from Lille to Cologne?

The best way to get from Lille to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 15m and costs €45 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 6h 15m.

Where does the Lille to Cologne train arrive?

Lille to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Lille to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Lille to Cologne is 318 km. It takes approximately 3h 1m to drive from Lille to Cologne.

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

Book your Lille to Cologne train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1769+ hotels available in Cologne.

Can I share a ride from Lille to Cologne?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lille and Cologne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Lille to Cologne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and rideshare

There are 5 ways to get from Lille to Cologne by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, train (Eurostar), or rideshare

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 Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 15m
€45–143
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Lille to Colognerideshare 317.5 km
3h 57m
€21
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lille to Cologne Airport CGNbus N280 / ...
6h 15m
€33–51
Drive 317.8 km
1. Drive from Lille to Colognecar 317.8 km
3h 1m
€49–71
Train via Tournai
1. Take the train from Tournai to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
4h 29m
€33–115

Lille to Cologne by train

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3h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 325.4 km
Duration: 3h 15m

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

You can take a train from Lille Europe to Koeln Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 15m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lille to Cologne Airport CGN hourly. Tickets cost €29–45 and the journey takes 6h. Two other operators also service this route.

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