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How to get fromBottrop to Lilleby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, or train

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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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  1. Train via Cologne

    best
    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    5h 14m
    €78–274

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus bus N380 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus bus FlixBus N781 / ...
    7h 22m
    €31–55

  3. Drive 318.6 km

    1. Drive from Bottrop to Lillecar car 318.6 km
    3h 20m
    €50–72

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Thalys
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    5h 37m
    €120–209

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Essen Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train Tha
    2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Tournaitrain train Ic / ...
    6h 31m
    €70–141

Bottrop to Lille by train

Calendar85Weekly Trains
Duration5h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket€78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 419.9 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 Essen 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 22m.

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