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Compare train and bus for Lille to Cologne
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lille to Cologne among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $84.
Distance: 171 miles (276 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$31 Average price Cheapest | $135 Average price |
5h 30m Average total duration 5h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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The best way to travel from Lille to Cologne is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Cologne:
A bus is $67 (€53) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Cologne costing on average $84 (€67).
Other travel options to Cologne take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 40m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lille and Cologne as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lille Flandres and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Ourbus to go to Cologne by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, TGV INOUI to go to Cologne by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Ourbus.
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