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 €23 - €75 and takes 6h 30m.

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 30m 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 Breslauer Straße and arriving at Lille via Düsseldorf central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.

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 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 central bus 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 which takes 5h 15m and costs €65 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €75 and takes 6h 30m.

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 311 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Ratingen to Lille.

Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 2078+ 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, 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 Duesseldorf Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiThalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropeTgv
5h 15m
€67–179
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to LilleN280 / ...
6h 30m
€24–73
Drive 311.1 km
1. Drive from Ratingen to Lille311.1 km
3h 30m
€48–69
Bus via Leverkusen
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Lille280
7h 39m
€38–79
Train via Liège
1. Take the train from Duesseldorf-Bilk to HerzogenrathRe
2. Take the train from Herzogenrath to Liège-GuilleminsS43 / ...
3. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to NamurL / ...
4. Take the train from Namur to Lille FlandresIc / ...
7h 57m
€47–70

Ratingen to Lille by train

14Weekly Trains

5h 15mAverage Duration

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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, FlixBus operates a bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to Lille every 3 hours. Tickets cost €24–65 and the journey takes 5h. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice daily.

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