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Compare train and bus for Lille to Düsseldorf
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lille to Düsseldorf among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $24. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 56m. 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 $24, and a train costs an average of $80.
Distance: 167 miles (269 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$42 Average price Cheapest | $143 Average price | $63 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 34m Average total duration 5h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 26m Average total duration Fastest 2h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg 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 Düsseldorf:
A bus is $101 (€81) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Düsseldorf costing on average $143 (€115).
Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 4m.
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How to get from Lille to Düsseldorf by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lille to Düsseldorf is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus4:20 AM4h30Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)8:50 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf$421One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus4:20 AM4h30Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)8:50 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf$421One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FlixBus4:20 AM4h30Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)8:50 AMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf$421One-way0 transfers
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FlixBus8:10 AM5h40Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)1:50 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf$421One-way0 transfers
FlixBus1:35 PM7h10Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)8:45 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf$501One-way0 transfers
5045811:50 AM6h15Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)6:05 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf$501One-way0 transfers
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AF11063:17 PM6h33Lille-Europe9:50 PMDusseldorf Airport$6781One-way1 transfer
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AF11069:47 AM12h03Lille Flandres9:50 PMDusseldorf Airport$6781One-way1 transfer
5120+
AF11063:17 PM6h33Lille-Europe9:50 PMDusseldorf Airport$6801One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Düsseldorf:
A bus is $101 (€81) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Düsseldorf costing on average $143 (€115).
Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 4m.
- Around 7 trains per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lille and Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf-Bilk station.
- Buses mostly depart from Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) and arrive in Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Düsseldorf by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Düsseldorf by bus.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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