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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 prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 36m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $27, and a train costs an average of $98.
Distance: 177 miles (285 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$54 Average price Cheapest | $140 Average price | $67 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 36m Average total duration 5h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 6m Average total duration Fastest 2h 36m 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 |
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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 Lille to Bonn:
A bus is $86 (€71) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Bonn costing on average $140 (€115).
Other travel options to Bonn take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 6m.
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.
FlixBus4:40 PM6h30Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)11:10 PMBonn, Museumsmeile$701One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus4:40 PM6h30Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)11:10 PMBonn, Museumsmeile$701One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus4:40 PM6h30Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)11:10 PMBonn, Museumsmeile$701One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Bonn:
A bus is $86 (€71) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Bonn costing on average $140 (€115).
Other travel options to Bonn take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 6m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 2 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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Bonn by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Bonn by train.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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