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Cologne to Lille trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Lille takes 4h and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne 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.

4h
Duration
325 km
Distance
€90
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
  2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
3h 1m
€61–190

Cologne to Lille train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Lille. The earliest departure is at 7:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Lille at 7:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 4h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 325.4 km
  • Duration: 4h

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Lille Europe via Bruxelles Midi and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 1m.

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