The average train between Hamburg and Lille takes 12h 4m and the fastest train takes 7h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Hamburg 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 3 times a day between Hamburg and Lille. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hamburg is at 9:50 PM which arrives into Lille at 10:47 AM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 12h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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12h 57m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Hamburg 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 Hamburg to Lille. However, there are services departing from Hamburg station and arriving at Lille station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 4m.
Hamburg to Lille train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hamburg Hbf station.
Hamburg to Lille train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Lille Europe station.
Book your Hamburg to Lille train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and TGV inOui.
The distance between Hamburg and Lille is 573.8 km. The road distance is 762 km.
You can take a train from Hamburg Hbf to Lille Europe via Koeln Hbf and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 6m.