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Compare bus and train for Duisburg to Lille
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Duisburg to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $46 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 24m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $46, while a train costs an average of $61.
Distance: 170 miles (274 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$61 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $60 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 24m Average total duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 49m Average total duration 6h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Duisburg to Lille:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Duisburg to Lille costing on average $61 (€50).
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 49m.
Tickets start at around $61 (€50) compared to roughly $60 (€49) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-0.92 (€-0.75). The journey takes 3h 54m versus 3h 44m 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 Duisburg to Lille
How to get from Duisburg to Lille by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Duisburg to Lille is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
511228:40 AM5h50Duisburg2:30 PMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)$221One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
511228:40 AM5h50Duisburg2:30 PMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)$221One-way0 transfers
Fastest
511228:40 AM5h50Duisburg2:30 PMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)$221One-way0 transfers
Other options
FlixBus1:25 PM6h10Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz7:35 PMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)$231One-way0 transfers
FlixTrain+
FlixBus1:03 PM8h37Duisburg Hbf9:40 PMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)$271One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:35 AM8h45Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz6:20 PMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)$271One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Duisburg to Lille:
A bus is $15 (€12) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Duisburg to Lille costing on average $61 (€50).
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Bus takes on average 6h 49m.
- Around 6 trains per day.
- Around 2 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Duisburg and Lille as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Duisburg, Mercatorstraße / Portsmouthplatz and arrive in Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe).
- Trains mostly depart from Duisburg Hbf and arrive in Lille-Europe.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Lille by bus.
- Travel with Intercity, Eurostar, Deutsche Bahn, Regional to go to Lille by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
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