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

The cheapest way to get from Lille to Hamburg is to bus which costs €65 - €100 and takes 12h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lille to Hamburg is to train and fly which takes 4h 45m and costs €110 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Lille and Hamburg?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lille and arriving at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Lille and Hamburg?

No, there is no direct train from Lille to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Lille Europe and arriving at Hamburg Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 46m.

How far is it from Lille to Hamburg?

The distance between Lille and Hamburg is 762 km. The road distance is 672.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Lille to Hamburg without a car is to train via Cologne which takes 7h 46m and costs €120 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 7h 46m to get from Lille to Hamburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lille to Hamburg bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lille to Hamburg train from?

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

Train or bus from Lille to Hamburg?

The best way to get from Lille to Hamburg is to train via Cologne which takes 7h 46m and costs €120 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €100 and takes 12h 15m.

Where does the Lille to Hamburg bus arrive?

Lille to Hamburg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where does the Lille to Hamburg train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lille to Hamburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Lille to Hamburg is 672 km. It takes approximately 6h 10m to drive from Lille to Hamburg.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Hamburg?

There are 1614+ hotels available in Hamburg.

Lille to Hamburg - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Lille to Hamburg by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

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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 Hamburg Hbftrain 43 / ...
7h 46m
€126–356
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus N1387 / ...
12h 15m
€65–100
Drive 672.2 km
1. Drive from Lille to Hamburgcar 672.2 km
6h 10m
€128–185
Train to Brussels Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Fly from Brussels Airport (BRU) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane BRU - HAM
4h 45m
€111–365
Train
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Hamburg-Harburgtrain Trn
11h 11m
€124–240
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Antwerp - Berchem to Hamburg - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
12h 28m
€74–124
Train to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissytrain
2. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane CDG - HAM
5h 2m
€110–284
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airporttrain
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Hamburg Airport (HAM)plane AMS - HAM
6h 37m
€209–520

Lille to Hamburg by train

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Distance: 761.5 km
Duration: 7h 46m

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

You can take a train from Lille Europe to Hamburg Hbf via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and Köln Hbf in around 7h 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lille to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof once daily. Tickets cost €65–100 and the journey takes 12h 15m.

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