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

The cheapest way to get from Mainz to Lille is to bus via Brussels which costs €29 - €75 and takes 7h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mainz to Lille is to drive which takes 5h and costs €70 - €110.

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 7h 48m.

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, Römisches Theater and arriving at Lille Europe via Frankfurt 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 517 km. The road distance is 458.4 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 which takes 5h 45m and costs €60 - €190.

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 Frankfurt station.

Train or bus from Mainz to Lille?

The best way to get from Mainz to Lille is to train which takes 5h 45m and costs €60 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels, which costs €29 - €75 and takes 7h 48m.

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 Bruxelles Midi 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?

Book your Mainz to Lille train tickets online with Omio.

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?

There are 2060+ hotels available in Lille.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Mainz to Lille by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or 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 Frankfurt to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
5h 45m
€63–181
Bus via Brussels
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 N280 / ...
7h 48m
€29–74
Drive 458.4 km
1. Drive from Mainz to Lillecar 458.4 km
5h
€71–102
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
5h 30m
€101–262
Train via Liège
1. Take the train from Mainz Hbf to Liège-Guilleminstrain Nj
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Namurtrain L / ...
3. Take the train from Namur to Lille Flandrestrain Ic / ...
8h 7m
€48–66
Bus
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt - Main Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 59m
€39–69
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
5h 3m
€92–332
Fly to Luxembourg, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane FRA - LUX
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Namurtrain
3. Take the train from Namur to Lille Flandrestrain
8h 8m
€126–295

Mainz to Lille by train

56Weekly Trains

5h 45mAverage Duration

€63Cheapest Price

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Distance: 517.2 km
Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a train from Mainz, Römisches Theater to Lille Europe via Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, 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 7h 48m.

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