The average train between Bottrop and Lille takes 8h 44m and the fastest train takes 4h 54m. 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 4 times a day between Bottrop and Lille. The earliest departure is at 6:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bottrop is at 9:32 PM which arrives into Lille at 10:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Oberhausen Hbf and take an average of 8h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



5h 11m • 3 changes


5h 6m • 3 changes


4h 54m • 3 changesArrives next day



14h 40m • 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 Bottrop station and arriving at Lille station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
Bottrop to Lille train services, operated by RheinRuhrBahn, depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.
Bottrop to Lille train services, operated by RheinRuhrBahn, arrive at Lille Europe station.
The distance between Bottrop and Lille is 287.9 km. The road distance is 405 km.
You can take a train from Bottrop Hbf to Lille Europe via Oberhausen Hbf, Koeln Hbf, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 14m.