What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Lille?

The cheapest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Lille is to bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 7h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Lille?

The fastest way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Lille is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs €90 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Frankfurt am Main and Lille?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Frankfurt central train station station and arriving at Lille. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Frankfurt am Main and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Frankfurt am Main to Lille. However, there are services departing from Frankfurt and arriving at Lille Europe via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 28m.

How far is it from Frankfurt am Main to Lille?

The distance between Frankfurt am Main and Lille is 505 km. The road distance is 496.7 km.

How do I travel from Frankfurt am Main to Lille without a car?

The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Lille without a car is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs €90 - €350.

How long does it take to get from Frankfurt am Main to Lille?

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Frankfurt am Main to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt am Main to Lille bus from?

Frankfurt am Main to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Frankfurt central train station.

Where do I catch the Frankfurt am Main to Lille train from?

Frankfurt am Main to Lille train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Frankfurt station.

Train or bus from Frankfurt am Main to Lille?

The best way to get from Frankfurt am Main to Lille is to train which takes 4h 28m and costs €90 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 7h 50m.

Where does the Frankfurt am Main to Lille bus arrive?

Frankfurt am Main to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.

Where does the Frankfurt am Main to Lille train arrive?

Frankfurt am Main to Lille train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.

Can I drive from Frankfurt am Main to Lille?

Yes, the driving distance between Frankfurt am Main to Lille is 497 km. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Frankfurt am Main to Lille.

How do I get a train ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Lille?

Book your Frankfurt am Main to Lille train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Frankfurt am Main to Lille?

Book your Frankfurt am Main to Lille bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lille?

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Frankfurt am Main to Lille - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Frankfurt am Main to Lille by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
4h 28m
€94–347
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Lillebus N870 / ...
7h 50m
€40–80
Drive 496.7 km
1. Drive from Frankfurt am Main to Lillecar 496.7 km
4h 53m
€77–110
Fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane FRA - BRU
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
4h 55m
€101–256
Train via Liège
1. Take the train from Frankfurt Main to Liège-Guilleminstrain Trn
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Namurtrain L / ...
3. Take the train from Namur to Lille Flandrestrain Ic / ...
7h 45m
€86–177
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane FRA - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lille Europetrain
4h 44m
€98–285
Fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane FRA - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain
6h 37m
€199–420

Frankfurt am Main to Lille by train

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Distance: 504.8 km
Duration: 4h 28m

What companies run services between Frankfurt am Main, Germany and Lille, France?

You can take a train from Frankfurt to Lille Europe via Bruxelles Midi and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Frankfurt central train station to Lille 3 times a day. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 7h 50m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.

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