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Gelsenkirchen to Lille trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Gelsenkirchen and Lille takes 12h 14m and the fastest train takes 5h 38m. 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.

12h 14m
Duration
415 km
Distance
€125
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train via Cologne

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  1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 43 / ...
  2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
  3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
5h 9m
€79–273

Gelsenkirchen to Lille train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Gelsenkirchen and Lille. The earliest departure is at 11:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gelsenkirchen is at 8:13 PM which arrives into Lille at 1:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 12h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Gelsenkirchen to Lille.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 414.6 km
  • Duration: 12h 14m

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

You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Lille Europe via Koeln Hbf and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 9m.

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