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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Lille is to bus which costs €35 - €65 and takes 8h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Lille is to fly and train which takes 4h 51m and costs €100 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Mainz and Lille?

No, there is no direct bus from Mainz station to Lille. However, there are services departing from Mainz central train station and arriving at Lille via Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.

Is there a direct train between Mainz and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Mainz to Lille. However, there are services departing from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Lille Europe via Koeln Hbf and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Mainz to Lille?

The distance between Mainz and Lille is 506 km. The road distance is 458.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Mainz to Lille without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 5h 45m and costs €80 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Mainz to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Lille bus from?

Mainz to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Mainz central train station.

Where do I catch the Mainz to Lille train from?

Mainz to Lille train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Mainz to Lille?

The best way to get from Mainz to Lille is to train via Cologne which takes 5h 45m and costs €80 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 8h 6m.

Where does the Mainz to Lille bus arrive?

Mainz to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Mainz to Lille train arrive?

Mainz to Lille train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Mainz to Lille?

Yes, the driving distance between Mainz to Lille is 458 km. It takes approximately 5h to drive from Mainz to Lille.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Lille?

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Mainz to Lille by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, plane, train, or train (TGV)

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Train via Cologne
best
1. Take the train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
5h 45m
€83–307
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mainz central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus N1310
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus FlixBus N781 / ...
8h 6m
€36–61
Drive 458.3 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Lillecar 458.3 km
5h
€72–104
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane FRA - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
4h 59m
€105–298
Train
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
6h 7m
€93–312
Train via Liège
1. Take the train from Wiesbaden Hbf to Koblenz Hbftrain Rb
2. Take the train from Koblenz Hbf to Liège-Guilleminstrain Nj
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Namurtrain L / ...
4. Take the train from Namur to Lille Flandrestrain Ic / ...
11h 35m
€107–213
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane FRA - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
4h 51m
€105–297
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane FRA - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
6h 42m
€179–402

Mainz to Lille by train

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5h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 506.4 km
Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a train from Mainz, Hauptbahnhof to Lille Europe via Koeln Hbf and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mainz central train station to Lille via Brussels-North train station in around 8h 6m.

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