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

The cheapest way to get from Lille to Emden is to bus which costs €40 - €95 and takes 10h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lille to Emden is to drive which takes 5h 35m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct train between Lille and Emden?

No, there is no direct train from Lille to Emden. However, there are services departing from Lille Europe and arriving at Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

How far is it from Lille to Emden?

The distance between Lille and Emden is 660 km. The road distance is 505.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Lille to Emden without a car is to train which takes 7h 59m and costs €120 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 7h 59m to get from Lille to Emden, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lille to Emden train from?

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

Train or bus from Lille to Emden?

The best way to get from Lille to Emden is to train which takes 7h 59m and costs €120 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €95 and takes 10h 25m.

Where does the Lille to Emden train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lille to Emden?

Yes, the driving distance between Lille to Emden is 506 km. It takes approximately 5h 35m to drive from Lille to Emden.

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

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Where can I stay near Emden?

There are 1984+ hotels available in Emden.

Lille to Emden - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Lille to Emden by train (TGV, Eurostar), 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 Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbftrain 35
7h 59m
€125–261
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Amsterdam City Center - Sloterdijkbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leer ZOBbus N44 / ...
10h 25m
€44–90
Drive 505.7 km
1. Drive from Lille to Emdencar 505.7 km
5h 35m
€77–112
Train, fly to Bremen Airport
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bremen Airport (BRE)plane BRU - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbftrain
8h 44m
€134–466
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Groningentrain
4. Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Leerbus 401
9h 6m
€78–271
Train, bus via Lelystad
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Centraltrain Ter
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Lelystad Centrumtrain
3. Take the train from Lelystad Centrum to Groningentrain
4. Take the train from Groningen to Bad Nieuweschanstrain
5. Take the bus from Bad Nieuweschans BUS to Leerbus 620
10h
€103–286
Train, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane BRU - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbftrain
8h 12m
€151–375

Lille to Emden by train

51Weekly Trains

7h 59mAverage Duration

€125Cheapest Price

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Distance: 660 km
Duration: 7h 59m

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

You can take a train from Lille Europe to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf in around 7h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf via Amsterdam Sloterdijk, Leer ZOB, and Leer(Ostfriesl) in around 10h 25m.

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