How to travel from Cologne to Lille

International travel from Cologne, Germany to Lille, France is: Partially open.

Can I enter France if coming from Germany?

Entry into France is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany.

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Lille if traveling from Cologne?

Conditions of entry:

• Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 48 hours prior to arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
• Health declaration required

What measures do I need to follow in Lille, France due to the pandemic?

All travelers in France must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

• Social distance: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face mask: Mandatory

The information above was last checked on 5/15/22; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your upcoming trip between Cologne and Lille.

The restriction level for your return to Cologne, Germany from France is: Partially open.

Is my journey back to Cologne from Lille restricted?

Entry into Germany is currently allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of France.

Do I need to self-quarantine upon arrival in Cologne from Lille?

Conditions of reentry into Germany:

• Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 3 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 2 hours prior to arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 9 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)

What are the coronavirus safety measures I need to follow in Cologne, Germany?

You should observe these safety measures in Germany as imposed by the government to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information about your return travel to Germany was last checked on 5/15/22. We advise you to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip back to Cologne from Lille closer to your date of departure here.

You can travel between Cologne and Lille 2 different ways: bus or train.

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Lille is by taking a bus. You can find average ticket prices around $24 (€22) compared to other travel options to Lille:

Taking a bus is usually $34 (€30) less than taking a train to Lille, which costs on average $58 (€52) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel to Lille from Cologne is by train, which takes on average 3 h 22 min   compared to other travel options that may take you longer to get to your destination:

In comparison, going by bus can take 4 h 55 min   on average.

The distance is approximately 171 miles (275 km) from Cologne to Lille.

The average frequency per day from Cologne to Lille is:

• 6 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Lille as scheduled services by bus or train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Cologne to Lille:

• Most travelers catch their bus from Köln, Köln Bonn Airport and arrive in Lille, Gare Lille Europe.
• Most travelers catch their train from Köln Hbf and arrive in Lille Flandres.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Cologne to Lille, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus for buses to Lille. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for BlaBlaCar Bus Cologne to Lille tickets on Omio for $24 (€22).
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn for trains to Lille. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Cologne to Lille tickets on Omio for $58 (€52).

When planning your trip from Cologne to Lille, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to book and their prices in the next 7 days:

• Bus tickets are costing $24 (€22) one way on average.
• Train tickets are costing on average $58 (€52) one way.

However, we recommend buying tickets from Cologne to Lille online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.