There are 4 ways to get from Lille to Velbert by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, or train (Eurostar)
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Train via Cologne
best- Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
4h 44m€60–148Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lille to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N781 / ...
- Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train stationbus 081 / ...
7h 23m€25–66Drive 330.1 km
- Drive from Lille to Velbertcar 330.1 km
3h 34m€50–72Train
- Take the train from Tournai to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
- Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbftrain Tha
6h 32m€61–146
Lille to Velbert by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lille to Velbert is to bus which costs €25 - €70 and takes 7h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Lille to Velbert is to drive which takes 3h 34m and costs €45 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Lille to Velbert. However, there are services departing from Lille and arriving at Velbert ZOB via Brussels-North train station and Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Lille to Velbert. However, there are services departing from Lille Europe and arriving at Velbert Neviges Markt/Bahnhof via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Koeln Hbf and Wuppertal Vohwinkel Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Lille and Velbert is 377 km. The road distance is 330.1 km.
The best way to get from Lille to Velbert without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 44m and costs €60 - €150.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Lille to Velbert, including transfers.
Lille to Velbert bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lille station.
Lille to Velbert train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lille Europe station.
The best way to get from Lille to Velbert is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 44m and costs €60 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €70 and takes 7h 23m.
What companies run services between Lille, France and Velbert, Germany?
You can take a train from Lille Europe to Velbert Neviges Markt/Bahnhof via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Koeln Hbf, Wuppertal-Vohwinkel, and Wuppertal Vohwinkel Bf in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lille to Velbert ZOB via Brussels-North train station, Essen central train station, and Essen Hbf in around 7h 23m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–95
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Bruxelles Midi to Essen Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–120
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Tournai to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–13
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €9–13
- 1st Class
- €13–20
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Lille to Brussels-North train station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Lille to Velbert bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.
Lille to Velbert train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lille to Velbert is 330 km. It takes approximately 3h 34m to drive from Lille to Velbert.
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