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

The cheapest way to get from Lille to Kiel is to bus which costs €45 - €110 and takes 14h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lille to Kiel is to train and fly which takes 6h 10m and costs €95 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Lille and Kiel?

No, there is no direct bus from Lille to Kiel station. However, there are services departing from Lille and arriving at Kiel central bus station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Lille and Kiel?

No, there is no direct train from Lille to Kiel. However, there are services departing from Lille Europe and arriving at Kiel Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf and Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.

How far is it from Lille to Kiel?

The distance between Lille and Kiel is 869 km. The road distance is 761.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lille to Kiel without a car is to train which takes 9h 20m and costs €70 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 9h 20m to get from Lille to Kiel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lille to Kiel bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lille to Kiel train from?

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

Train or bus from Lille to Kiel?

The best way to get from Lille to Kiel is to train which takes 9h 20m and costs €70 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €110 and takes 14h 45m.

Where does the Lille to Kiel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lille to Kiel train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lille to Kiel?

Yes, the driving distance between Lille to Kiel is 761 km. It takes approximately 6h 48m to drive from Lille to Kiel.

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

Book your Lille to Kiel train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Kiel?

There are 1550+ hotels available in Kiel.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Lille to Kiel by train (TGV, Eurostar), 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 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 Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain Re7
9h 20m
€70–240
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N1387
2. Take the bus from Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof to Kiel central bus stationbus 050 / ...
14h 45m
€45–105
Drive 761.3 km
1. Drive from Lille to Kielcar 761.3 km
6h 48m
€116–167
Train to Brussels Airport, fly, train
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 Kiel Hbftrain
6h 10m
€99–279
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Centraltrain Ic
2. Take the bus from Antwerp - Rooseveltplaats to Hamburg - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Bordesholmtrain Re7
14h 48m
€71–113
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Lille to Hannover Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Hamburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hamburg Hbf to Kielcar
7h 10m
€189–254
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane CDG - HAM
3. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
6h 23m
€95–302
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane AMS - HAM
4. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Kiel Hbftrain
8h 2m
€155–459

Lille to Kiel by train

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9h 20mAverage Duration

€70Cheapest Price

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Distance: 869.4 km
Duration: 9h 20m

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

You can take a train from Lille Europe to Kiel Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 9h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lille to Kiel central bus station via Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof in around 14h 45m.

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