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 €35 - €120 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 34m 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 8h 1m.

How far is it from Lille to Emden?

The distance between Lille and Emden is 660 km. The road distance is 505.4 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 8h 1m and costs €55 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 8h 1m 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 8h 1m and costs €55 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €120 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 505 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m 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 1935+ hotels available in Emden.

Lille to Emden - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 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-MidiTgv
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf35
8h 1m
€59–218
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Amsterdam City Center - SloterdijkBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Sloterdijk to Leer ZOB075 / ...
10h 25m
€38–114
Drive 505.4 km
1. Drive from Lille to Emden505.4 km
5h 34m
€77–112
Train, fly to Bremen Airport
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Bremen Airport (BRE)BRU - BRE
3. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf
8h 36m
€160–467
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-CentralIc / ...
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Groningen
4. Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Leer401
8h 45m
€83–292
Train, bus via Lelystad
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-CentralTer
2. Take the train from Antwerpen-Centraal to Lelystad Centrum
3. Take the train from Lelystad Centrum to Groningen
4. Take the train from Groningen to Bad Nieuweschans
5. Take the bus from Bad Nieuweschans BUS to Leer620
10h 1m
€103–291
Train, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, bus
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)BRU - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Groningen
4. Take the bus from Groningen, Hoofdstation to Leer
8h 2m
€148–521
Train, fly to Hamburg Airport
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)BRU - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bremen Hbf
4. Take the train from Bremen Hbf to Emden(Ostfriesl) Hbf
8h 1m
€128–346

Lille to Emden by train

44Weekly Trains

8h 1mAverage Duration

€59Cheapest Price

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Distance: 659.9 km
Duration: 8h 1m

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 8h 1m. 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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