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Gelsenkirchen to Lille trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Lille takes 5h 33m and the fastest train takes 4h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Gelsenkirchen 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.

5h 33m
Duration
415 km
Distance
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Aachen

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  1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain train Re
  2. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train Tha
  3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
5h 25m

Gelsenkirchen to Lille train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Gelsenkirchen and Lille. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 8:08 PM which arrives into Lille at 7:12 AM. All services require a transfer at Aachen, Hbf and take an average of 5h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Map of how to get from Gelsenkirchen to Lille.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 414.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 33m

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

You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Lille Europe via Aachen, Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 25m.

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