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Compare train and bus for Lille to Bonn
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lille to Bonn among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 36m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €41, while a train costs an average of €105.
Distance: 177 miles (285 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€41 Average price Cheapest | €105 Average price | €56 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 22m Average total duration 6h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 36m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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Compare the available ways to get from Lille to Bonn, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Bonn:
A bus is €65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Bonn costing on average €105.
Other travel options to Bonn take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 22m.
Tickets start at around €41 compared to roughly €56 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €16. The journey takes 6h 52m versus 4h 4m 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 Lille to Bonn
How to get from Lille to Bonn by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lille to Bonn is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
3:40 PM 6h30 Lille 10:10 PM Bonn €30 1 One-way 0 transfers
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3:40 PM 6h30 Lille 10:10 PM Bonn €30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
3:40 PM 6h30 Lille 10:10 PM Bonn €30 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
2:45 PM 6h35 Lille 9:20 PM Bonn €33 1 One-way 0 transfers3:00 PM 10h35 Lille 1:35 AM Bonn €42 1 One-way 0 transfers2:40 PM 6h30 Lille 9:10 PM Bonn €46 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Bonn:
A bus is €65 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Bonn costing on average €105.
Other travel options to Bonn take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 22m.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 1 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lille and Bonn as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lille-Europe and arrive in Bonn Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) and arrive in Bonn, Museumsmeile.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Bonn by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Bonn by bus.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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