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

The cheapest way to get from Paderborn to Lille is to train and bus which costs €60 - €90 and takes 10h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paderborn to Lille is to drive which takes 4h 44m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct train between Paderborn and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Paderborn to Lille. However, there are services departing from Paderborn Hbf and arriving at Lille Europe via Dortmund Hbf, Koeln Hbf and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 55m.

How far is it from Paderborn to Lille?

The distance between Paderborn and Lille is 529 km. The road distance is 454.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Paderborn to Lille without a car is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs €110 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Paderborn to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paderborn to Lille bus from?

Paderborn to Lille bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, depart from Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Paderborn to Lille train from?

Paderborn to Lille train services, operated by National Express, depart from Paderborn Hbf station.

Train or bus from Paderborn to Lille?

The best way to get from Paderborn to Lille is to train which takes 6h 55m and costs €110 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €140 and takes 8h 51m.

Where does the Paderborn to Lille bus arrive?

Paderborn to Lille bus services, operated by East West Eurolines, arrive at Dortmund , Busbahnof Steinstr station.

Where does the Paderborn to Lille train arrive?

Paderborn to Lille train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.

Can I drive from Paderborn to Lille?

Yes, the driving distance between Paderborn to Lille is 455 km. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Paderborn to Lille.

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

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Where can I stay near Lille?

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Paderborn to Lille - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Paderborn and Lille?

No, there is no direct bus from Paderborn to Lille. However, there are services departing from Paderborn and arriving at LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniers via Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof and DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.

There are 5 ways to get from Paderborn to Lille by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, train (Eurostar), 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 Paderborn Hbf to Dortmund Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
3. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Ice
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
6h 55m
€118–289
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Paderborn, Hauptbahnhof to Essen Hbftrain 51
2. Take the bus from Essen - Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 3m
€62–88
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof to Dortmund , Busbahnof Steinstrbus Dnipro
2. Take the bus from DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse to LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniersbus
8h 51m
€63–139
Drive 454.5 km
1. Drive from Paderborn to Lillecar 454.5 km
4h 44m
€70–100
Train via Liège
1. Take the train from Paderborn Hbf to Hamm(Westf)Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Liège-Guilleminstrain S41 / ...
4. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Namurtrain L / ...
5. Take the train from Namur to Lille Flandrestrain Ic / ...
9h 20m
€78–177

Paderborn to Lille by train

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6h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 528.7 km
Duration: 6h 55m

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

You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Lille Europe via Dortmund Hbf, Koeln Hbf, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 6h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Paderborn to LILLE, Przystanek B - Rue des Canonniers via Bielefeld Brackwede train station, Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof, Dortmund , Busbahnof Steinstr, and DORTMUND, Hbf Nordseite, Steinstrasse in around 8h 51m.

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