The average train between Kiel and Lille takes 21h 38m and the fastest train takes 10h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel 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 twice daily between Kiel and Lille. The earliest departure is at 6:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kiel is at 2:11 PM which arrives into Lille at 10:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 21h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Kiel to Lille. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Lille station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 38m.
Kiel to Lille train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Lille train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Lille Europe station.
Book your Kiel to Lille train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kiel and Lille is 630.3 km. The road distance is 869 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Lille Europe via Hamburg Hbf, Koeln Hbf, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h 55m.