The average train between Köln Hbf and Lille takes 4h 9m and the fastest train takes 2h 43m. 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.
Trains run every 4 hours 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 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Köln Hbf to Lille. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf station and arriving at Lille station via Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 9m.
Köln Hbf to Lille train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Köln Hbf to Lille train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Lille Europe station.
Book your Köln Hbf to Lille train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), TGV inOui and Eurostar.
The distance between Köln Hbf and Lille is 276.3 km. The road distance is 325 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Lille Europe via Bruxelles Midi and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 1m.