The average train between Lille and Aachen takes 2h 47m and the fastest train takes 1h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Lille to Aachen. 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 3 hours between Lille and Aachen. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lille is at 10:33 PM which arrives into Aachen at 7:36 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussels-Midi and take an average of 2h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lille to Aachen. However, there are services departing from Lille station and arriving at Aachen station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 47m.
Lille to Aachen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Lille Europe station.
Lille to Aachen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Aachen, Hbf station.
Book your Lille to Aachen train tickets online with Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lille and Aachen is 213.6 km. The road distance is 256 km.
You can take a train from Lille Europe to Aachen, Hbf via Brussels-Midi and Bruxelles Midi in around 2h 55m.