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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Köln Hbftrain train 43 / ...
    2. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    5h 3m
    €84–218

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Essen central train station to Brussels-North train stationbus bus N380 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus bus FlixBus N781 / ...
    7h 3m
    €26–50

  3. Drive 330 km

    1. Drive from Gelsenkirchen to Lillecar car 330 km
    3h 25m
    €51–74

  4. Train via Aachen

    1. Take the train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Aachen Hbftrain train Re
    2. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train Tha
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain train Tgv
    5h 5m

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Oberhausen Hbf to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain train European Sleeper
    2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain train Ic
    8h 39m
    €67–144

Gelsenkirchen to Lille by train

Calendar77Weekly Trains
Duration5h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket€84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 414.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 3m

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

You can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Lille Europe via Koeln Hbf and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gelsenkirchen Hbf to Lille via Essen Hbf, Essen central train station, and Brussels-North train station in around 7h 3m.

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