Lille to Cologne Trains

Lille to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Lille and Cologne takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Lille to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 28m
Duration: 325 km
Distance: €118
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice

2h 50m

€61–191

Lille to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Lille and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lille is at 10:26 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

9:09 AM → 12:15 PM
3h 6m • 1 change
10:27 AM → 1:15 PM
2h 48m • 1 change
11:45 AM → 2:15 PM
2h 30m • 1 change
1:30 PM → 4:15 PM
2h 45m • 1 change
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:04 AM → 10:16 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 12:15 PM
2h 45m • 1 change
10:27 AM → 1:15 PM
2h 48m • 1 change
11:44 AM → 2:15 PM
2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:04 AM → 10:16 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 12:15 PM
2h 45m • 1 change
10:27 AM → 1:15 PM
2h 48m • 1 change
11:44 AM → 2:15 PM
2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:04 AM → 10:16 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 12:15 PM
2h 45m • 1 change
10:27 AM → 1:15 PM
2h 48m • 1 change
11:44 AM → 2:15 PM
2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:04 AM → 10:16 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 12:15 PM
2h 45m • 1 change
10:27 AM → 1:15 PM
2h 48m • 1 change
11:44 AM → 2:15 PM
2h 31m • 1 change
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:04 AM → 10:16 AM
3h 12m • 1 change
9:30 AM → 12:15 PM
2h 45m • 1 change
10:27 AM → 1:15 PM
2h 48m • 1 change
11:44 AM → 2:15 PM
2h 31m • 1 change
Show more

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lille to Cologne? 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.

Trip Overview

Train

Lille to Cologne train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

9:09 AM → 12:15 PM

10:27 AM → 1:15 PM

11:45 AM → 2:15 PM

1:30 PM → 4:15 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:04 AM → 10:16 AM

9:30 AM → 12:15 PM

10:27 AM → 1:15 PM

11:44 AM → 2:15 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:04 AM → 10:16 AM

9:30 AM → 12:15 PM

10:27 AM → 1:15 PM

11:44 AM → 2:15 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:04 AM → 10:16 AM

9:30 AM → 12:15 PM

10:27 AM → 1:15 PM

11:44 AM → 2:15 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:04 AM → 10:16 AM

9:30 AM → 12:15 PM

10:27 AM → 1:15 PM

11:44 AM → 2:15 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:04 AM → 10:16 AM

9:30 AM → 12:15 PM

10:27 AM → 1:15 PM

11:44 AM → 2:15 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Lille, France and Cologne, Germany?

Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi

Lille to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

Train

Lille to Cologne train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

9:09 AM → 12:15 PM

10:27 AM → 1:15 PM

11:45 AM → 2:15 PM

1:30 PM → 4:15 PM

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

7:04 AM → 10:16 AM

9:30 AM → 12:15 PM

10:27 AM → 1:15 PM

11:44 AM → 2:15 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

7:04 AM → 10:16 AM

9:30 AM → 12:15 PM

10:27 AM → 1:15 PM

11:44 AM → 2:15 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

7:04 AM → 10:16 AM

9:30 AM → 12:15 PM

10:27 AM → 1:15 PM

11:44 AM → 2:15 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:04 AM → 10:16 AM

9:30 AM → 12:15 PM

10:27 AM → 1:15 PM

11:44 AM → 2:15 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:04 AM → 10:16 AM

9:30 AM → 12:15 PM

10:27 AM → 1:15 PM

11:44 AM → 2:15 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Lille, France and Cologne, Germany?

Train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi

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Train trips to Cologne

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