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

The cheapest way to get from Ratingen to Lille is to bus which costs €25 - €45 and takes 6h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ratingen to Lille is to drive which takes 3h 31m and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Ratingen and Lille?

No, there is no direct bus from Ratingen to Lille. However, there are services departing from Ratingen Philippstraße and arriving at Lille via Düsseldorf Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Ratingen and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Ratingen to Lille. However, there are services departing from Ratingen Ost S and arriving at Lille Europe via Düsseldorf Hbf, Koeln Hbf and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 42m.

How far is it from Ratingen to Lille?

The distance between Ratingen and Lille is 378 km. The road distance is 312.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Ratingen to Lille without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 42m and costs €85 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Ratingen to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ratingen to Lille bus from?

Ratingen to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Düsseldorf Airport station.

Where do I catch the Ratingen to Lille train from?

Ratingen to Lille train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Ratingen to Lille?

The best way to get from Ratingen to Lille is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 42m and costs €85 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €45 and takes 6h 21m.

Where does the Ratingen to Lille bus arrive?

Ratingen to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.

Where does the Ratingen to Lille train arrive?

Ratingen to Lille train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Ratingen to Lille?

Yes, the driving distance between Ratingen to Lille is 312 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Ratingen to Lille.

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

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Where can I stay near Lille?

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There are 7 ways to get from Ratingen to Lille by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train via Cologne
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
4h 42m
€85–190
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf Airport to Lillebus 280
6h 21m
€26–43
Drive 312.2 km
1. Drive from Ratingen to Lillecar 312.2 km
3h 31m
€49–70
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane DUS - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
6h 36m
€142–279
Train
1. Take the train from Duesseldorf Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
4h 44m
€91–175
Train via Liège
1. Take the train from Duesseldorf-Bilk to Herzogenrathtrain Re
2. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Liège-Guilleminstrain S43 / ...
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Namurtrain L / ...
4. Take the train from Namur to Lille Flandrestrain Ic / ...
8h 5m
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane DUS - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
4h 34m
€142–373

Ratingen to Lille by train

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Distance: 378 km
Duration: 4h 42m

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

You can take a train from Ratingen Ost S to Lille Europe via Düsseldorf Hbf, Koeln Hbf, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 42m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf Airport to Lille once daily. Tickets cost €23–40 and the journey takes 4h 55m.

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