Cologne Hbf to Lille, Lille Europe train
Cheap train tickets from Cologne Hbf to Lille, Lille Europe
Cheapest
Average
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne Hbf to Lille, Lille Europe is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
Train schedule from Cologne Hbf to Lille, Lille Europe
This is the last train of the day.
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets by train, bus or flight
Mar 28
Mar 29
Mar 30
Mar 31
Apr 01
Apr 02
Apr 03
Fastest train times from Cologne Hbf to Lille, Lille Europe
Fastest Journey
2 h 56 m
Average
3 h 19 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
275 km
It's difficult to get from Cologne Hbf to Lille, Lille Europe without transferring at least once.
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
Overview: Train from Cologne Hbf to Lille, Lille Europe
 | Distance | 170 miles (274 km) |
 | Average train duration | 6 h 9 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $28 (€24) |
 | Train frequency | 5 a day |
 | Direct train | No |
 | Train companies | Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express or Thalys |
Trains from Cologne Hbf to Lille, Lille Europe cover the 170 miles (274 km) long journey taking on average 6 h 9 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express or Thalys. Normally, there are 5 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as $24 (€21), but the average price of train tickets is $28 (€24). Travelers depart most frequently from Köln Hbf and arrive in Gare de Lille-Europe.
Train providers: Deutsche Bahn and Thalys from Cologne Hbf to Lille, Lille Europe trains
Find the best trains between Cologne Hbf and Lille, Lille Europe with Omio's travel partners Deutsche Bahn and Thalys from $24 (€21). We can find you the best deals, schedules and tickets when comparing and booking the best route.
Thalys is a French-Belgian high-speed train company that connects the main capital cities. For your next train from Cologne Hbf to Lille, Lille Europe with Thalys, you can choose from these different ticket fares: Standard Mini, Standard, Comfort and Premium.
Train information from Cologne Hbf to Lille, Lille Europe with Thalys:
- Average Duration: 2 h 56 min
- Thalys frequency: 1 a day
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of train services and makes on average about 40, 000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Cologne Hbf to Lille, Lille Europe train.
Train information from Cologne Hbf to Lille, Lille Europe with Deutsche Bahn:
- Average Duration: 4 h 52 min
- Deutsche Bahn frequency: 4 a day
Travel Tips: Trains from Cologne Hbf to Lille, Lille Europe
Travel between Cologne Hbf, Germany and Lille, Lille Europe, France by train is: Unrestricted.
What is the status of international entry into France from Germany?
International entry status: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Do I need to self-quarantine on arrival in France from Cologne Hbf?
Conditions of entry:
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in Lille, Lille Europe, France?
When traveling in France, you must follow these COVID-19 safety rules:
- Physical distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
- Face mask requirement: Recommended
The information above was last checked on 3/22/23. This can change before your date of travel so please review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train between Cologne Hbf and Lille, Lille Europe before traveling.
The current restriction level for your return trip by train from Lille, Lille Europe to Cologne Hbf is: Unrestricted
Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Germany from France?
Reentry to Germany is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of France
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Germany from Lille, Lille Europe?
What are the requirements?
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in Cologne Hbf, Germany?
The government of Germany has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance: metre (s) ( feet)
- Face mask: Mandatory
Last checked on 3/22/23. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your train to Cologne Hbf from Lille, Lille Europe here.
Omio customers who travel this route most frequently depart from Köln Hbf and arrive in Gare de Lille-Europe.
Passengers booking this route most frequently board their trains from Köln Hbf and need to travel around 1.1 miles (1.7 km) from the city center to get to this train station.
Passengers arriving in Lille, Lille Europe most often arrive at Gare de Lille-Europe and need to travel around 1.9 miles (3.1 km) from this train station to the city center.
Trains departing from Köln Hbf
S-Bahn lines: S6, S11, S12, S19
Bus lines: 172, 173
Train lines: ICE, IC, EC, FLX, RE, RB
Trains arriving to Gare de Lille-Europe
Tram lines: R, T
Bus lines: 12, 16, 18, 35, 36, 51, 86, 88, L5, L90, L91, Charleroi Airport shuttle
Train lines: TGV, TGV INOUI, TER GV, Eurostar, Thalys
More options for your journey from Cologne Hbf to Lille, Lille Europe
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Most popular trains, buses and flights
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
- Trains in Spain
- Trains in France
- Trains in Italy
- Trains in UK
- Trains in Germany
- Amtrak
- Renfe
- Trenitalia
- Trains to Rome
- Trains to Paris
- Trains to Venice
- Trains to Berlin
- Madrid to Barcelona Train
- Copenhagen to Stockholm Train
- Paris to Amsterdam Train
- Vienna to Budapest Train
- Prague to Vienna Train
- Milan to Paris Train
- New York to Washington DC Train
- Vienna to Bratislava Train
- Buses to London
- Buses in Spain
- Buses in France
- Buses in Italy
- Buses in UK
- Buses in Germany
- Buses to Paris
- Buses to Madrid
- Buses to Amsterdam
- London to Paris by Bus
- Bus Madrid Barcelona
- Paris to Amsterdam Buses
- Barcelona Bus to Valencia
- Brussels to Paris Bus
- Dublin to Cork by Bus
- Madrid to Granada Bus
- Malaga to Madrid Bus
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Flixbus
- Alsa
- Flights to Spain
- Flights to Italy
- Flights to France
- Flights to UK
- Flights to Germany
- KLM
- Ryanair
- Vueling
- Flights to Paris
- Flights to Amsterdam
- Paris to Lisbon Flights
- Air France
- Cheap Flights to Europe
- Airports in Europe
- Berlin to Paris Flights
- Berlin to Rome Flights
- Rome to Paris Flights
- Milan to Amsterdam Flights
- Milan to Paris Flights
- Paris to Barcelona Flights
- Train Tickets
- Trains in Spain
- Trains in France
- Trains in Italy
- Trains in UK
- Trains in Germany
- Amtrak
- Renfe
- Trenitalia
- Trains to Rome
- Trains to Paris
- Trains to Venice
- Trains to Berlin
- Madrid to Barcelona Train
- Copenhagen to Stockholm Train
- Paris to Amsterdam Train
- Vienna to Budapest Train
- Prague to Vienna Train
- Milan to Paris Train
- New York to Washington DC Train
- Vienna to Bratislava Train
- Bus Tickets
- Buses to London
- Buses in Spain
- Buses in France
- Buses in Italy
- Buses in UK
- Buses in Germany
- Buses to Paris
- Buses to Madrid
- Buses to Amsterdam
- London to Paris by Bus
- Bus Madrid Barcelona
- Paris to Amsterdam Buses
- Barcelona Bus to Valencia
- Brussels to Paris Bus
- Dublin to Cork by Bus
- Madrid to Granada Bus
- Malaga to Madrid Bus
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Flixbus
- Alsa
- Plane Tickets
- Flights to Spain
- Flights to Italy
- Flights to France
- Flights to UK
- Flights to Germany
- KLM
- Ryanair
- Vueling
- Flights to Paris
- Flights to Amsterdam
- Paris to Lisbon Flights
- Air France
- Cheap Flights to Europe
- Airports in Europe
- Berlin to Paris Flights
- Berlin to Rome Flights
- Rome to Paris Flights
- Milan to Amsterdam Flights
- Milan to Paris Flights
- Paris to Barcelona Flights