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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Lille is to bus which costs €23 - €40 and takes 7h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Lille is to drive which takes 1h 53m and costs €28 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Lille?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Lille. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Lille Gierlebaan via Leverkusen and Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Lille. However, there are services departing from Koeln Hbf and arriving at Herentals via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Cologne to Lille?

The distance between Cologne and Lille is 290 km. The road distance is 181.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Lille without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €80 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Cologne to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Lille bus from?

Cologne to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Leverkusen station.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Lille train from?

Cologne to Lille train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Koeln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Lille?

The best way to get from Cologne to Lille is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €80 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 7h 22m.

Where does the Cologne to Lille bus arrive?

Cologne to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.

Where does the Cologne to Lille train arrive?

Cologne to Lille train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Lille?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Lille is 182 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Cologne to Lille.

Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 417+ hotels available in Lille.

Cologne to Lille - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 319 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Thalys
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Herentalstrain Ic / ...
4h 49m
€81–139
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus 280
7h 22m
€23–36
Drive 181.8 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Lillecar 181.8 km
1h 53m
€29–41
Train, line 319 bus
1. Take the train from Köln-Ehrenfeld to Eindhoven Centraaltrain Nightjet
2. Take the bus from Eindhoven, Station J to Reusel, Busstation Reuselbus 319
5h 33m
€28–45
Train via Liège
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Liège, Guillemins Bftrain 79
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Hasselttrain S41 / ...
3. Take the train from Hasselt to Herentalstrain L / ...
6h 3m
€43–133

Cologne to Lille by train and bus

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Distance: 290.2 km
Duration: 4h 49m

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Lille Eikenlaan via Bruxelles-Midi, Herentals, and Herentals Station perron 8 in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Leverkusen to Antwerp Rooseveltplaats once daily. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 4h 10m.

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