What is the cheapest way to get from Lille Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Lille Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Cologne is to bus via Koeln/Bonn Flughafen which costs €30 - €65 and takes 6h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lille Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Lille Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h and costs €45 - €70.

Is there a direct bus between Lille Lesquin Airport (LIL) and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Lille Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Cologne station. However, there are services departing from Lille Lesquin Airport and arriving at Cologne - Airport Bus Station via Lille - Europe Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 19m.

Is there a direct train between Lille Lesquin Airport (LIL) and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Lille Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Lille Europe and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.

How far is it from Lille Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Cologne?

The distance between Lille Lesquin Airport (LIL) and Cologne is 336 km. The road distance is 316.4 km.

How do I travel from Lille Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Lille Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs €55 - €240.

How long does it take to get from Lille Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Cologne?

It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Lille Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lille Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Cologne bus from?

Lille Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Cologne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lille - Europe Train Station.

Where do I catch the Lille Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Cologne train from?

Lille Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lille Europe station.

Train or bus from Lille Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Cologne?

The best way to get from Lille Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Cologne is to train which takes 3h 24m and costs €55 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus via Koeln/Bonn Flughafen, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 6h 19m.

Where does the Lille Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Cologne bus arrive?

Lille Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Cologne bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Cologne - Airport Bus Station.

Where does the Lille Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Cologne train arrive?

Lille Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Lille Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Lille Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Cologne is 316 km. It takes approximately 3h to drive from Lille Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1851+ hotels available in Cologne.

Can I share a ride from Lille Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Cologne?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lille Lesquin Airport (LIL) and Cologne. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Lille Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Cologne - 5 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Lille Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Cologne by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, rideshare, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
3h 24m
€58–236
Bus via Koeln/Bonn Flughafen
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Cologne - Airport Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 19m
€31–62
Airport Transfer
1. Take the rideshare from Lille Lesquin-LIL to Colognerideshare 316.4 km
3h
Drive 316.4 km
1. Drive from Lille Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Colognecar 316.4 km
3h
€49–71
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lille to Leverkusenbus 280
8h 30m
€39–60

Lille Lesquin Airport (LIL) to Cologne by bus and train

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3h 24mAverage Duration

€58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 336 km
Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Lille Lesquin Airport (LIL), France and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a bus from Lille Lesquin Airport to Koeln Hbf via Lille, Lille Europe, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 24m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Cologne - Airport Bus Station every 4 hours. Tickets cost €29–55 and the journey takes 4h 40m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a day.

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