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4.6Travel Information between Cologne and Lille
 Distance | 171 miles (275 km) |
|---|---|
 Available travel modes | Train or bus |
 Ticket price range | $13 - $57 |
 Cheapest mode | Bus • $13 (€12) • 4 h 55 min |
 Fastest mode | Train • $57 (€51) • 4 h 9 min |
 Popular travel companies | FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 171 miles (275 km) by train or bus to Lille from Cologne. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are FlixBus or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus or train from Cologne to Lille.
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How to get from Cologne to Lille by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Cologne to Lille is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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FAQs: Travel from Cologne to Lille
Travel 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.
There are 2 ways to get from Cologne to Lille: train or bus.
The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Lille is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $13 (€12) compared to other travel options to Lille:
A bus is $44 (€40) less than a train with an average ticket price of $57 (€51) from Cologne to Lille.
The quickest way to travel to Lille from Cologne is by train, which takes on average 4 h 9 min compared to other travel options that take longer:
Bus takes 4 h 55 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 171 miles (275 km) between Cologne and Lille.
The average frequency per day from Cologne to Lille is:
- Around 5 buses per day.
- 1 train a day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Lille from Cologne as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Cologne to Lille:
Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Cologne to Lille:
- You can take a bus from Cologne to Lille with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus or Ourbus. Cheap tickets can be found for $13 (€12) with Ourbus from Cologne to Lille.
- You can take a train from Cologne to Lille with Deutsche Bahn or Eurostar. Cheap tickets can be found for $57 (€51) with Deutsche Bahn from Cologne to Lille.
Yes, there are direct routes from Cologne to Lille with the following travel companies:
- You can find 3 direct buses per day to Lille with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus or Ourbus.
Direct services to Lille tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.
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