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Lille to Cologne buses

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Trip Overview

The average bus between Lille and Cologne takes 6h 39m and the fastest bus takes 6h 27m. The bus runs, on average, 5 times per week from Lille to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

6h 39m
Duration
286 km
Distance
€30
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Lille to Cologne bus times

Buses run 5 times a week between Lille and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 8:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lille is at 8:40 AM which arrives into Cologne at 3:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Vorselaar Dorp and take an average of 6h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    De LijnDe LijnFlixBusWupsi6h 27m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    De LijnDe LijnFlixBusWupsi6h 27m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    De LijnDe LijnFlixBusWupsi6h 57m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    De LijnDe LijnFlixBusWupsi6h 58m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    De LijnDe LijnFlixBusWupsi6h 27m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 285.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 39m

What companies run services between Lille, Belgium and Cologne, Germany?

FlixBus operates a bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Leverkusen 5 times a week. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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