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Pergamonmuseum
World-famous museum of ancient Greek and Roman art, celebrated for the Pergamon Altar and monumental archaeological treasures.
Cheapest price
$93
Average price
$105
Fastest journey
10 h 35 m
Average duration
10 h 54 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
745 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lille to Berlin is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lille to Berlin will cost around $105 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $93.
It's difficult to get from Lille to Berlin without transferring at least 2 times.
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FlixTrainOmio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lille to Berlin among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 8h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, and a train costs an average of $108.
Distance: 462 miles (745 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$287 Average price | $87 Average price Cheapest | $168 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 8m Average total duration Fastest 8h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 55m Average total duration 10h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Berlin:
A bus is $200 (€164) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Berlin costing on average $287 (€235).
Other travel options to Berlin take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 38m.
Bus takes on average 10h 25m.
You'll arrive about 1h 19m sooner (8h 38m by train vs 9h 57m by car). Tickets start at around $287 (€235) compared to roughly $168 (€138) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Lille to Berlin trains for tomorrow, Saturday, July 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 6:35 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 10h35 | 5:10 PM Berlin Spandau | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 6:35 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 11h02 | 5:37 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 6:35 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 10h45 | 5:20 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 6:35 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 11h11 | 5:46 PM Berlin Hbf | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 6:35 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 11h22 | 5:57 PM Berlin Südkreuz station | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus+ FlixTrain | 6:35 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) | 10h56 | 5:31 PM Berlin Spandau | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Lille to Berlin run on average 5 times per day, taking around 8h 38m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $108 (€88) but you can travel from only $43 (€35) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 23:52. The fastest train covers the 462 miles (745 km) distance in 7h 46m.
Distance 462 miles (745 km) |
Average train duration 8h 38m |
Cheapest ticket price $108 (€88) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 7h 46m |
First train 12:02 AM |
Last train 11:52 PM |
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Best time to book 63 days |
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World-famous museum of ancient Greek and Roman art, celebrated for the Pergamon Altar and monumental archaeological treasures.
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Berlin’s largest inner-city park, ideal for walks, cycling, lakeside breaks, and major landmarks like the Victory Column.
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Round up or tip about 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Round up in cafes and taxis; tip is appreciated but not mandatory.
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