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 €28 - €80 and takes 7h 9m.

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 and Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.

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 Duesseldorf Hbf and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.

How far is it from Ratingen to Lille?

The distance between Ratingen and Lille is 378 km. The road distance is 311.1 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 Duesseldorf Hbf which takes 5h 15m and costs €65 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 15m 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 Duesseldorf Hbf station.

Train or bus from Ratingen to Lille?

The best way to get from Ratingen to Lille is to train via Duesseldorf Hbf which takes 5h 15m and costs €65 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €80 and takes 7h 9m.

Where does the Ratingen to Lille bus arrive?

Ratingen to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train 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 311 km. It takes approximately 3h 31m to drive from Ratingen to Lille.

Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 2098+ hotels available in Lille.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Ratingen 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 via Duesseldorf Hbf
best
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
5h 15m
€67–179
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf Airport to Brussels-North train stationbus 081
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus FlixBus N781 / ...
7h 9m
€29–76
Drive 311.1 km
1. Drive from Ratingen to Lillecar 311.1 km
3h 31m
€48–70
Train
1. Take the train from D-Flughafen Bf to Bruxelles Miditrain Tha
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Lille Europetrain 003C / ...
5h 31m
€85–183
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 Ic / ...
4. Take the train from Namur to Lille Flandrestrain Ic / ...
7h 19m
€47–70

Ratingen to Lille by train

14Weekly Trains

5h 15mAverage Duration

€67Cheapest Price

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Distance: 377.9 km
Duration: 5h 15m

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

You can take a train from Ratingen Ost S to Lille Europe via Duesseldorf Hbf and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ratingen Philippstraße to Lille via D-Flughafen Term. A/B/C, Düsseldorf Airport, and Brussels-North train station in around 7h 9m.

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