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

The cheapest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Lille is to bus via Brussels which costs €27 - €45 and takes 7h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Lille is to drive which takes 3h 25m and costs €50 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Gelsenkirchen and Lille?

No, there is no direct bus from Gelsenkirchen station to Lille. However, there are services departing from Essen central train station and arriving at Lille via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Gelsenkirchen and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Gelsenkirchen to Lille. However, there are services departing from Gelsenkirchen Hbf and arriving at Lille Europe via Aachen, Hbf and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 9m.

How far is it from Gelsenkirchen to Lille?

The distance between Gelsenkirchen and Lille is 415 km. The road distance is 330 km.

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

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Lille without a car is to train via Aachen which takes 5h 9m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Gelsenkirchen to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gelsenkirchen to Lille bus from?

Gelsenkirchen to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Essen central train station.

Where do I catch the Gelsenkirchen to Lille train from?

Gelsenkirchen to Lille train services, operated by National Express, depart from Gelsenkirchen Hbf station.

Train or bus from Gelsenkirchen to Lille?

The best way to get from Gelsenkirchen to Lille is to train via Aachen which takes 5h 9m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €55 and takes 6h 19m.

Where does the Gelsenkirchen to Lille bus arrive?

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

Where does the Gelsenkirchen to Lille train arrive?

Gelsenkirchen to Lille train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Aachen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Gelsenkirchen to Lille?

Yes, the driving distance between Gelsenkirchen to Lille is 330 km. It takes approximately 3h 25m to drive from Gelsenkirchen to Lille.

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

Book your Gelsenkirchen to Lille train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lille?

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Gelsenkirchen to Lille - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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

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Train via Aachen
best
1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
5h 9m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Lillebus N380 / ...
6h 19m
€26–54
Drive 330 km
1. Drive from Gelsenkirchen to Lillecar 330 km
3h 25m
€52–75
Train
1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
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
5h 10m
€95–187
Bus via Brussels
1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus N380 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus FlixBus N781 / ...
7h 39m
€28–45

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Distance: 414.6 km
Duration: 5h 9m

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

You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Lille Europe via Aachen, Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 9m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Essen central train station to Lille twice daily. Tickets cost €28–45 and the journey takes 5h 10m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route every 4 hours.

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