The average train between Bottrop and Lille takes 5h 53m and the fastest train takes 4h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Bottrop to Lille. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 4 hours between Bottrop and Lille. The earliest departure is at 2:03 AM at night, and the last departure from Bottrop is at 8:17 PM which arrives into Lille at 7:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Essen Hbf and take an average of 5h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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5h 18m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Bottrop to Lille? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bottrop to Lille. However, there are services departing from Essen Hbf station and arriving at Lille Europe station via Köln Hbf station and Bruxelles Midi station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
Bottrop to Lille train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Essen Hbf station.
Bottrop to Lille train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lille Europe station.
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The distance between Bottrop and Lille is 287.9 km. The road distance is 319 km.
You can take a train from Bottrop Hbf to Lille Europe via Essen Hbf, Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 28m.