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Cologne to Lille train

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Cheap train tickets from Cologne to Lille

Showing times and prices for Dec 04

Cheapest

$196

Average

$196

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Lille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

06:44AM4h08

Cologne

10:52AMLille Europe

$1961One-way

1 transfer

08:44AM5h07

Cologne

01:51PMLille Europe

$1961One-way

1 transfer

12:42PM2h56

Cologne

03:38PMLille Europe

$1961One-way

1 transfer

06:43PM12h29

Cologne

07:12AMLille Europe

$1961One-way

1 transfer

Cologne to Lille train times

Showing trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, December 4

Provider	Departs	Duration	Arrives	Transfers
Eurostar	06:44AM Cologne	4h08	10:52AM Lille Europe	1 transfer
Eurostar	08:44AM Cologne	5h07	01:51PM Lille Europe	1 transfer
Eurostar	12:42PM Cologne	2h56	03:38PM Lille Europe	1 transfer
Eurostar	06:43PM Cologne	12h29	07:12AM Lille Europe	1 transfer
This is the last train of the day.

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Fastest train times from Cologne to Lille

Showing times and prices for Dec 04

Fastest Journey

2 h 56 m

Average

6 h 10 m

Trains per day

Distance

152 km

It's difficult to get from Cologne to Lille without transferring at least once.

12:42PM2h56

Cologne

03:38PMLille Europe

$1961One-way

1 transfer

06:44AM4h08

Cologne

10:52AMLille Europe

$1961One-way

1 transfer

08:44AM5h07

Cologne

01:51PMLille Europe

$1961One-way

1 transfer

06:43PM12h29

Cologne

07:12AMLille Europe

$1961One-way

1 transfer

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Cologne to Lille

Trains from Cologne to Lille run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 11m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $57 (€51) if you book in advance.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.

Price information

Distance

94 miles (152 km)

Average train duration

3h 11m

Cheapest ticket price

$57 (€51)

Trains per day

Train providers

Fastest train

3h 3m

First train

06:45

Last train

15:13

Price information

Train providers: Deutsche Bahn, Thalys and SNCF (3) from Cologne to Lille trains

Buy your official Deutsche Bahn, Thalys and SNCF (3) train tickets between Cologne and Lille from $50 (€45) with Omio. Find train times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most affordable route.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of train services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your train to Lille from Cologne. DB uses different types of trains such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain trains.

Cologne to Lille train information with Deutsche Bahn:

Average Duration: 3 h 3 min
Cheapest Price: $50
Deutsche Bahn frequency: 4 a day

Thalys is a high-speed train company with trains between Cologne and Lille based in France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany. It operates a fleet of modern, comfortable trains that travel at speeds of up to 300 km/h. Thalys offers a variety of ticket types, including Standard, Comfort and Premium, each with its own set of benefits. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power outlets, a bistro car and a selection of newspapers and magazines. The most popular routes for Thalys are Paris to Brussels, Amsterdam and Cologne.

Cologne to Lille train information with Thalys:

Average Duration: 2 h 56 min
Cheapest Price: $199
Thalys frequency: 2 a day

Explore the beauty and cultural wonders of France by train with SNCF, France's national train company. SNCF trains allow you to easily travel to all parts of France and countries such as Spain and Germany. The company offers a variety of fares, including cheap Prem tickets, standard tickets called Loisir and Pro tickets that offer greater flexibility. You can also apply SNCF discount cards like the Youth and Senior Card on Omio at the time of purchasing tickets.

The trains that are part of the SNCF network include its high-speed TGV trains, the classic Intercité and the regional TER trains. On the ultramodern TGV trains that serve the major long-distance routes and the Channel Tunnel, you will find amenities such as a bar and restaurant, air-conditioned train cars, free WiFi, and some other onboard services.

Prices for an SNCF train to Lille from Cologne start as low as $118 (€106) on Omio. Simply check current SNCF train times for the 94 miles (152 km) long route, compare the best fares available, and buy your cheap Cologne to Lille train ticket on Omio quickly and easily.

Train information from Cologne to Lille with SNCF (3):

Average Duration: 2 h 56 min
Cheapest Price: $118
SNCF (3) frequency: 1 a day

FAQs: Trains from Cologne to Lille

FAQs: Travel by train from Cologne to Lille easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Lille.

Cheap train tickets from Cologne to Lille can start from as little as $57 (€51) when you book in advance. The average train ticket price for Cologne to Lille is $71 (€64); however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.

On average the Cologne to Lille train travel time is 3 h 3 min for the 94 mile (152 km) long trip, but the duration can vary if you travel on weekends and holidays.

The first train from Cologne to Lille leaves at 6: 45 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.

The last train from Cologne to Lille leaves at 3: 13 PM.

There are 8 trains a day from Cologne to Lille which require at least one change with Deutsche Bahn or Eurostar. Schedules can vary on holidays or weekends with fewer trains.

Yes, there's a high-speed train to Lille. Take the fast train with Eurostar from Cologne to Lille.

The high-speed Eurostar train from Cologne to Lille takes around 2 h 56 min.

Take the Cologne to Lille train with Deutsche Bahn or Eurostar. However, it's always good to check out all possible train companies for the trip to Lille from Cologne as there might be differences in the amenities they offer.

A trip to Lille from Cologne is worth doing but not as a day trip with a journey time of 3 h 3 min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.

The cheapest month to travel from Cologne to Lille by train is December.

Yes, you can take a train to Lille from Cologne.