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Compare train and bus for Copenhagen to Lille
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Copenhagen to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $141 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 13h 48m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $141, while a train costs an average of $348.
Distance: 525 miles (845 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$141 Average price Cheapest | $348 Average price | $256 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 55m Average total duration 18h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 48m Average total duration Fastest 13h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Copenhagen to Lille:
A bus is $207 (€173) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Lille costing on average $348 (€290).
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 55m.
Tickets start at around $348 (€290) compared to roughly $256 (€214) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-91.81 (€-76.58). The journey takes 13h 18m versus 11h 54m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Copenhagen to Lille
How to get from Copenhagen to Lille by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Copenhagen to Lille is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus9:30 PM19h00København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro4:30 PMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)$811One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
FlixBus · FlixBus9:30 PM19h00København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro4:30 PMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)$811One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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51825:25 PM4h37Copenhagen Airport10:02 PMLille-Europe$4071One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus9:20 PM20h40København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro6:00 PMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)$871One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:25 PM21h10København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro7:35 PMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)$871One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:20 AM23h10København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro7:30 AMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)$901One-way1 transfer
SK563+
52806:55 AM8h59Copenhagen Airport3:54 PMLille-Europe$2531One-way1 transfer
SK563+
125626:55 AM7h33Copenhagen Airport2:28 PMLille-Europe$2851One-way1 transfer
SK563+
125666:55 AM10h11Copenhagen Airport5:06 PMLille-Europe$2851One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Copenhagen to Lille:
A bus is $207 (€173) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Lille costing on average $348 (€290).
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Bus takes on average 18h 55m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Copenhagen and Lille as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Copenhagen Central Station and arrive in Lille Flandres.
- Buses mostly depart from København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro and arrive in Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lille by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Lille by train.
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