How to travel from Lille to Düsseldorf

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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 an average ticket price of €41 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 47m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €41, while a train costs an average of €104.

Distance: 167 miles (269 km)

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€41

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€104

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€51

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6h 17m

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The cheapest way to travel from Lille to Düsseldorf is a bus with an average price of €41.

This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Düsseldorf:

A bus is €63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Düsseldorf costing on average €104.

The fastest way to travel from Lille to Düsseldorf is by train with an average journey time of 3h 47m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 17m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Lille and Düsseldorf including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Lille to Düsseldorf among Omio's users.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.

Tickets start at around €41 compared to roughly €51 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €10. The journey takes 5h 47m versus 3h 41m 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.

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from Lille to Düsseldorf

How to get from Lille to Düsseldorf by train, bus or flight.

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The best way to travel from Lille to Düsseldorf is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus50428
    12:25 PM6h30
    Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    6:55 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    €301One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus50428
    12:25 PM6h30
    Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    6:55 PMDüsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf
    €301One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9832+Air FranceAF1106
    3:47 PM6h03
    Lille-Europe
    9:50 PMDusseldorf Airport
    €5961One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9870+Air FranceKL2012+KLMKL1803
    7:59 AM9h41
    Lille-Europe
    5:40 PMDusseldorf Airport
    €3221One-way
    2 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI5102+Air FranceKL2012+KLMKL1803
    5:20 AM12h20
    Lille Flandres
    5:40 PMDusseldorf Airport
    €3221One-way
    2 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI5102+Air FranceKL2008+KLMKL1803
    5:20 AM12h20
    Lille Flandres
    5:40 PMDusseldorf Airport
    €3221One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Lille to Düsseldorf

Travel to Düsseldorf easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lille to Düsseldorf.

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There are 2 options to travel between Lille and Düsseldorf including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Lille to Düsseldorf is a bus with an average price of €41.

This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Düsseldorf:

A bus is €63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Düsseldorf costing on average €104.

The fastest way to travel from Lille to Düsseldorf is by train with an average journey time of 3h 47m.

Other travel options to Düsseldorf take longer:

Bus takes on average 6h 17m.

The distance from Lille to Düsseldorf is approximately 167 miles (269 km).
The average frequency per day from Lille to Düsseldorf is:
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 5 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lille to Düsseldorf:
  • Trains mostly depart from Lille-Europe and arrive in Düsseldorf Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) and arrive in Düsseldorf, ZOB am Hbf.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lille to Düsseldorf, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Düsseldorf by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Eurostar, Intercity, TER | SNCF, Regional, Regional-Express to go to Düsseldorf by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Lille to Düsseldorf:
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Omio customers who travel from Lille to Düsseldorf often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, London, Palma, Barcelona. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Düsseldorf and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Düsseldorf to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Düsseldorf, you can explore Carlsplatz markets for diverse foods, take a Rhine River boat cruise, or visit the Aquazoo Löbbecke Museum. Enjoy performances at Deutsche Oper am Rhein, or relax in the Japanese Garden in Nordpark. Key sights include the Rheinturm for city views, luxury shopping at Königsallee, vibrant nightlife in Altstadt, art at Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen, and the baroque beauty of Schloss Benrath.
Typically, 2 to 3 days are sufficient to explore Düsseldorf's key attractions, such as the Altstadt, Königsallee, and Rheinturm, while enjoying its vibrant art scene and culinary offerings.

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