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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Brussels-Nordtrain train 79
    2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Herentalstrain train Ic / ...
    4h 3m
    €49–93

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus bus 280
    7h 22m
    €26–36

  3. Drive  181.8 km

    1. Drive from Cologne to Lillecar car 181.8 km
    1h 53m
    €34–49

  4. Train via Liège

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain train 79
    2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Hasselttrain train S41 / ...
    3. Take the train from Hasselt to Herentalstrain train L / ...
    5h 35m
    €44–111

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Aachen Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Aachen Hbf to Maastrichttrain train S43 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Maastricht Station perron D to Hasselt Station perron 16bus bus 20a
    4. Take the train from Hasselt to Herentalstrain train L / ...
    6h 15m
    €35–52

Cologne to Lille by train and bus

Calendar73Weekly Services
Duration4h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket€49Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 283.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 3m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Lille Eikenlaan via Brussels-Nord, Herentals, and Herentals Station perron 8 in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats once daily. Tickets cost €20–30 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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