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

The cheapest way to get from Lille to Cologne is to bus which costs €26 - €45 and takes 7h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lille to Cologne is to drive which takes 1h 54m and costs €30 - €50.

Is there a direct bus between Lille and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Lille to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Lille Eikenlaan and arriving at Köln Heumarkt via Vorselaar Dorp, Antwerp Rooseveltplaats and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Lille and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Lille to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Herentals and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Brussels-Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.

How far is it from Lille to Cologne?

The distance between Lille and Cologne is 283 km. The road distance is 182.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Lille to Cologne without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 21m and costs €45 - €95.

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Lille to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lille to Cologne bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lille to Cologne train from?

Lille to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Herentals station.

Train or bus from Lille to Cologne?

The best way to get from Lille to Cologne is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 21m and costs €45 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €26 - €45 and takes 7h 23m.

Where does the Lille to Cologne bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lille to Cologne train arrive?

Lille to Cologne train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Brussels-Nord station.

Can I drive from Lille to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Lille to Cologne is 183 km. It takes approximately 1h 54m to drive from Lille to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1827+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

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

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Train via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Herentals to Brussels-Nordtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
4h 21m
€48–95
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Leverkusenbus 280
7h 23m
€26–41
Drive 182.5 km
1. Drive from Lille to Colognecar 182.5 km
1h 54m
€35–50
Train
1. Take the train from Antwerpen Centraal to Köln Hbftrain 79
4h 40m
€46–91
Train via Liège
1. Take the train from Herentals to Hasselttrain L / ...
2. Take the train from Hasselt to Liège-Guilleminstrain S41 / ...
3. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain Ice / ...
5h 33m
€44–111

Lille to Cologne by bus and train

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4h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 283 km
Duration: 4h 21m

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

You can take a bus from Lille Eikenlaan to Koeln Hbf via Herentals Station afstaphalte, Herentals, and Brussels-Nord in around 4h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Antwerp Rooseveltplaats to Leverkusen 5 times a week. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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