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

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Lille is to bus which costs €80 - €130 and takes 15h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dresden to Lille is to train and fly which takes 6h 39m and costs €130 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Lille?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dresden central station station and arriving at Lille. Services depart six times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Dresden and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Lille. However, there are services departing from Dresden Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Lille Europe via Leipzig Hbf, Erfurt Hbf, Frankfurt and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.

How far is it from Dresden to Lille?

The distance between Dresden and Lille is 995 km. The road distance is 864.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Dresden to Lille without a car is to train via Erfurt which takes 9h 58m and costs €170 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 9h 58m to get from Dresden to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Lille bus from?

Dresden to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dresden central station.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Lille train from?

Dresden to Lille train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Dresden Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Dresden to Lille?

The best way to get from Dresden to Lille is to train via Erfurt which takes 9h 58m and costs €170 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €130 and takes 15h 35m.

Where does the Dresden to Lille bus arrive?

Dresden to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.

Where does the Dresden to Lille train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dresden to Lille?

Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Lille is 864 km. It takes approximately 7h 59m to drive from Dresden to Lille.

How do I get a train ticket from Dresden to Lille?

Book your Dresden to Lille train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Dresden to Lille?

Book your Dresden to Lille bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 2079+ hotels available in Lille.

Dresden to Lille - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Dresden to Lille by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, train, or train (Eurostar, TGV)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Erfurt
best
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 28 / ...
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
5. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
9h 58m
€176–408
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Lillebus N367
15h 35m
€80–130
Drive 864.4 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Lillecar 864.4 km
7h 59m
€139–200
Fly Dresden Airport to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane DRS - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
7h 7m
€153–396
Train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 55
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
11h 13m
€108–403
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Dresden to Kölnbus
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
21h 33m
€223–296
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane BER - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
6h 39m
€137–344
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Dresden to Praha Hlavní nádražíbus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane PRG - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
7h 27m
€123–299
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Dresden to Praha Hlavní nádražíbus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane PRG - CDG
3. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
7h 9m
€132–304
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Dresden to Praha Hlavní nádražíbus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane PRG - CRL
3. Take the train from Charleroi-Central to Lille Flandrestrain
8h 16m
€101–323
Fly Dresden Airport to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane DRS - DUS
2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
7h 30m
€222–571

Dresden to Lille by train

56Weekly Trains

9h 58mAverage Duration

€176Cheapest Price

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Distance: 995.2 km
Duration: 9h 58m

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

You can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Lille Europe via Leipzig Hbf, Erfurt Hbf, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h 58m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dresden central station to Lille 6 times a week. Tickets cost €80–130 and the journey takes 15h 35m.

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