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

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Lille is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 11h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Lille is to fly and train which takes 4h 59m and costs €120 - €440.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Lille?

No, there is no direct bus from Zurich to Lille station. However, there are services departing from Zürich and arriving at Lille - Europe Train Station via Brussels - Midi Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Lille. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Lille Europe via Mulhouse Ville and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 56m.

How far is it from Zurich to Lille?

The distance between Zurich and Lille is 850 km. The road distance is 667.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Lille without a car is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs €160 - €320.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Zurich to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Lille bus from?

Zurich to Lille bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Zürich station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Lille train from?

Zurich to Lille train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Lille?

The best way to get from Zurich to Lille is to train which takes 6h 56m and costs €160 - €320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 11h 20m, you could also fly, which costs €55 - €260 and takes 7h 8m.

Where does the Zurich to Lille bus arrive?

Zurich to Lille bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Brussels - Midi Train Station.

Where does the Zurich to Lille train arrive?

Zurich to Lille train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mulhouse station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Lille?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Lille is 667 km. It takes approximately 7h 40m to drive from Zurich to Lille.

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Zurich to Lille?

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Where can I stay near Lille?

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Zurich to Lille - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and night train

There are 9 ways to get from Zurich to Lille by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, train, or night 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 Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lille Europetrain Tgv
6h 56m
€165–312
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zürich to Brussels - Midi Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 20m
€50–83
Drive 667.1 km
1. Drive from Zurich to Lillecar 667.1 km
7h 40m
€116–168
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane ZRH - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
5h 37m
€121–282
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Zuerich Hb to Offenburgnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lille Europetrain Tgv
7h 36m
€145–470
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Zurich to Brussels-North Stationbus
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Tournaitrain Ic / ...
12h 47m
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane ZRH - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
4h 59m
€127–432
Fly to Luxembourg, train
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane ZRH - LUX
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Namurtrain
3. Take the train from Namur to Lille Flandrestrain
9h 17m
€121–325
Fly to Lille-Lesquin Airport
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lille-Lesquin Airport (LIL)plane ZRH - LIL
7h 8m
€57–260

Zurich to Lille by train

14Weekly Trains

6h 56mAverage Duration

€165Cheapest Price

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Distance: 850.4 km
Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Lille, France?

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Lille Europe via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, and Strasbourg in around 6h 56m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zürich to Lille - Europe Train Station via Brussels - Midi Train Station in around 11h 20m.

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