What is the cheapest way to get from Bottrop to Lille?

The cheapest way to get from Bottrop to Lille is to bus via Brussels which costs €30 - €50 and takes 7h 42m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bottrop to Lille?

The fastest way to get from Bottrop to Lille is to drive which takes 3h 20m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Bottrop and Lille?

No, there is no direct bus from Bottrop to Lille. However, there are services departing from BOT ZOB Berliner Platz and arriving at Lille via Essen central train station and Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

Is there a direct train between Bottrop and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Bottrop to Lille. However, there are services departing from Bottrop Hbf and arriving at Lille Europe via Oberhausen Hbf, Koeln Hbf and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.

How far is it from Bottrop to Lille?

The distance between Bottrop and Lille is 405 km. The road distance is 318.6 km.

How do I travel from Bottrop to Lille without a car?

The best way to get from Bottrop to Lille without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 5h 14m and costs €100 - €190.

How long does it take to get from Bottrop to Lille?

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Bottrop to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bottrop to Lille bus from?

Bottrop to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Bottrop to Lille train from?

Bottrop to Lille train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Oberhausen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Bottrop to Lille?

The best way to get from Bottrop to Lille is to train via Cologne which takes 5h 14m and costs €100 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus via Brussels, which costs €30 - €50 and takes 7h 42m.

Where does the Bottrop to Lille bus arrive?

Bottrop to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Bottrop to Lille train arrive?

Bottrop to Lille train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Bottrop to Lille?

Yes, the driving distance between Bottrop to Lille is 319 km. It takes approximately 3h 20m to drive from Bottrop to Lille.

Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 2079+ hotels available in Lille.

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There are 5 ways to get from Bottrop to Lille by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, or train

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Train via Cologne
best
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
5h 14m
€103–185
Bus via Brussels
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus 081 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus FlixBus N781 / ...
7h 42m
€31–47
Drive 318.6 km
1. Drive from Bottrop to Lillecar 318.6 km
3h 20m
€51–74
Train
1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain European Sleeper
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
8h 47m
€56–105
Bus
1. Take the bus from Essen - Bus Station to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
8h 57m
€31–59

Bottrop to Lille by train

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Distance: 405 km
Duration: 5h 14m

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

You can take a train from Bottrop Hbf to Lille Europe via Oberhausen Hbf, Koeln Hbf, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from BOT ZOB Berliner Platz to Lille via Essen Hbf, Essen central train station, and Brussels-North train station in around 7h 42m.

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