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

The cheapest way to get from Lille to Grugahalle is to bus via Brussels which costs €29 - €55 and takes 6h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lille to Grugahalle is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Lille and Grugahalle?

No, there is no direct bus from Lille to Grugahalle. However, there are services departing from Lille and arriving at Essen Girardet Haus via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Lille and Grugahalle?

No, there is no direct train from Lille to Grugahalle. However, there are services departing from Lille Europe and arriving at Essen Messe Ost/Gruga via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf and Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 8m.

How far is it from Lille to Grugahalle?

The distance between Lille and Grugahalle is 411 km. The road distance is 320.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Lille to Grugahalle without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 8m and costs €70 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Lille to Grugahalle, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lille to Grugahalle bus from?

Lille to Grugahalle bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lille station.

Where do I catch the Lille to Grugahalle train from?

Lille to Grugahalle train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lille Europe station.

Train or bus from Lille to Grugahalle?

The best way to get from Lille to Grugahalle is to train via Cologne which takes 4h 8m and costs €70 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €55 and takes 5h 50m.

Where does the Lille to Grugahalle bus arrive?

Lille to Grugahalle bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Essen central train station.

Where does the Lille to Grugahalle train arrive?

Lille to Grugahalle train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Lille to Grugahalle?

Yes, the driving distance between Lille to Grugahalle is 321 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Lille to Grugahalle.

Where can I stay near Grugahalle?

There are 2785+ hotels available in Grugahalle.

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

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

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Train via Cologne
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
3. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbftrain 10 / ...
4h 8m
€73–299
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille to Essen central train stationbus N380 / ...
5h 50m
€29–55
Drive 320.9 km
1. Drive from Lille to Grugahallecar 320.9 km
3h 17m
€50–72
Train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Essen Hbftrain Thalys
4h 41m
€108–214
Bus via Brussels
1. Take the bus from Lille to Brussels-North train stationbus FlixBus N781 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Essen central train stationbus N380 / ...
6h 36m
€30–51

Lille to Grugahalle by train, subway, and foot

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4h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 410.9 km
Duration: 4h 8m

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

You can take a train from Lille Europe to Grugahalle via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, Essen Hbf, Essen Hbf, and Essen Messe Ost/Gruga in around 4h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lille to Essen central train station 3 times a day. Tickets cost €29–50 and the journey takes 5h 25m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route every 4 hours.

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