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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 train, with an average ticket price of $46 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $46, while a bus costs an average of $61.
Distance: 311 miles (501 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$61 Average price | $46 Average price Cheapest | $109 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 31m Average total duration 10h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration Fastest 5h 37m 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.
Compare ways to travel from Hanover to Lille
Compare the available ways to get from Hanover to Lille, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Hanover to Lille:
A train is $15 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Hanover to Lille costing on average $61.
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 31m.
Tickets start at around $61 compared to roughly $109 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $49. The journey takes 10h 1m versus 7h 0m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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 PM 9h25 Hanover Central Station 3:50 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) $43 1 One-way 0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus6:25 PM 9h25 Hanover Central Station 3:50 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) $43 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
AF1439+
125547:20 AM 4h07 Hannover Airport 11:27 AM Lille-Europe $1,201 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
ICE 650 · ICE 14+
984412:40 PM 6h55 Hanover Hbf 7:35 PM Lille-Europe $93 1 One-way 2 transfers
ICE 952 · ICE 310 · IC 538 · IC 1972411:31 AM 7h20 Hanover Hbf 6:51 PM Lille Flandres $99 1 One-way 3 transfers
ICE 558 · ICE 12 · IC 2841 · IC 197302:40 PM 7h11 Hanover Hbf 9:51 PM Lille Flandres $107 1 One-way 3 transfers
FlixBus9:40 AM 10h55 Hanover Central Station 8:35 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) $49 1 One-way 0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus1:20 PM 10h45 Hanover Central Station 12:05 AM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) $50 1 One-way 1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:55 AM 12h25 Hanover Central Station 2:20 PM Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) $50 1 One-way 1 transfer
BA923 · BA314+
989412:40 PM 7h36 Hannover Airport 8:16 PM Lille-Europe $198 1 One-way 2 transfers
BA923 · BA316+
518212:40 PM 9h18 Hannover Airport 9:58 PM Lille-Europe $204 1 One-way 2 transfers
BA923 · BA314+
528812:40 PM 6h58 Hannover Airport 7:38 PM Lille-Europe $210 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Hanover to Lille:
A train is $15 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Hanover to Lille costing on average $61.
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 31m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 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.
- Buses mostly depart from Hanover Central Station and arrive in Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe).
- Trains mostly depart from Hanover Hbf and arrive in Lille-Europe.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lille by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar to go to Lille by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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