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Compare bus and train for Hanover to Lille
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Hanover to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a train costs an average of $134.
Distance: 311 miles (501 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$52 Average price Cheapest | $177 Average price | $113 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 2m Average total duration 8h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 0m Average total duration Fastest 6h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - 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 Hanover to Lille:
A bus is $126 (€102) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Lille costing on average $177 (€143).
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 32m.
Travel optionsfrom Hanover to Lille
How to get from Hanover to Lille by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Hanover to Lille is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus6:25 PM9h25Hanover Central Station3:50 AMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)$631One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus6:25 PM9h25Hanover Central Station3:50 AMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)$631One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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AF14395:55 AM4h26Hannover Airport10:21 AMLille-Europe$7331One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus12:25 AM11h40Hanover Central Station12:05 PMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)$981One-way1 transfer
FlixBus9:40 AM10h55Hanover Central Station8:35 PMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)$991One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus1:20 PM10h45Hanover Central Station12:05 AMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)$1081One-way1 transfer
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52806:00 AM9h53Hannover Airport3:53 PMLille-Europe$3821One-way2 transfers
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KL2007+
52806:00 AM9h53Hannover Airport3:53 PMLille-Europe$3821One-way2 transfers
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51862:15 PM9h19Hannover Airport11:34 PMLille-Europe$3901One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Hanover to Lille:
A bus is $126 (€102) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Hanover to Lille costing on average $177 (€143).
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Bus takes on average 8h 32m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hanover and Lille as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Hanover Hbf and arrive in Lille Flandres.
- Buses mostly depart from Hanover Central Station and arrive in Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Lille by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, NS International | IC Brussel, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Lille by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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