The average train between Lille and Gießen takes 7h 25m and the fastest train takes 5h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Lille to Gießen. 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 5 times a day between Lille and Gießen. The earliest departure is at 7:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lille is at 10:25 PM which arrives into Gießen at 12:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 7h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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5h 27m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Lille to Gießen? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Lille to Gießen. However, there are services departing from Lille station and arriving at Gießen station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
Lille to Gießen train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Lille Europe station.
Lille to Gießen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Gießen Bahnhof station.
Book your Lille to Gießen train tickets online with Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Lille and Gießen is 396.3 km. The road distance is 571 km.
You can take a train from Lille Europe to Gießen Bahnhof via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 5h 59m.