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Köln Hbf to Lille trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Köln Hbf and Lille takes 4h 12m and the fastest train takes 2h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Köln Hbf 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 12m
Duration
325 km
Distance
€83
Average price
5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Brussels

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
€58–151

Köln Hbf to Lille train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Köln Hbf and Lille. The earliest departure is at 7:43 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Köln Hbf 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 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 325.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Köln Hbf, 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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