How to travel from Lille to Frankfurt am Main

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Compare train and bus for Lille to Frankfurt am Main

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lille to Frankfurt am Main 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 5h 6m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €41, while a train costs an average of €146.

Distance: 250 miles (403 km)

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€146

Average price

€41

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Cheapest

€81

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5h 6m

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Fastest

4h 36m

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9h 19m

Average total duration

8h 49m

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5h 53m

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0.4 - 1.0kg

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

This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Frankfurt am Main:

A bus is €105 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €146.

The fastest way to travel from Lille to Frankfurt am Main is by train with an average journey time of 5h 6m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 19m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Lille and Frankfurt am Main including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Lille to Frankfurt am Main among Omio's users.

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from Lille to Frankfurt am Main

How to get from Lille to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:00 PM8h25
    Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    10:25 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    361One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    2:00 PM8h25
    Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    10:25 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    361One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9890+Deutsche BahnICE 15
    9:17 AM4h10
    Lille-Europe
    1:27 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    1341One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI7006 · 9551
    7:12 AM5h48
    Lille Flandres
    1:00 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    1251One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9852+Deutsche BahnICE 15
    9:17 AM4h10
    Lille-Europe
    1:27 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    1341One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI7060+TGV9557
    5:10 PM5h53
    Lille-Europe
    11:03 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf
    1451One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:40 AM7h25
    Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    3:05 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    371One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:40 PM8h50
    Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    1:30 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    371One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus50428+RegioJet a.s.(Amsterdam -> Prague)
    12:25 PM10h05
    Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    10:30 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)
    391One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9870+Condor FlugdienstDE4214
    7:59 AM10h16
    Lille-Europe
    6:15 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    1591One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI5202+Condor FlugdienstDE4264
    6:15 AM6h25
    Lille Flandres
    12:40 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    1621One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI5202+Condor FlugdienstDE4214
    6:15 AM12h00
    Lille Flandres
    6:15 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport
    1621One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Lille to Frankfurt am Main

Travel to Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main.

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

This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Frankfurt am Main:

A bus is €105 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Frankfurt am Main costing on average €146.

The fastest way to travel from Lille to Frankfurt am Main is by train with an average journey time of 5h 6m.

Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:

Bus takes on average 9h 19m.

The distance from Lille to Frankfurt am Main is approximately 250 miles (403 km).
The average frequency per day from Lille to Frankfurt am Main is:
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lille and Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main:
  • Trains mostly depart from Lille Flandres and arrive in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) and arrive in Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lille to Frankfurt am Main, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Eurostar to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Lille to Frankfurt am Main:
  • 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International.
Omio customers who travel from Lille to Frankfurt am Main often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Berlin, Amsterdam, London, Cologne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Frankfurt am Main and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Frankfurt am Main to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Frankfurt am Main, visitors can enjoy panoramic views from the Main Tower and explore the vibrant Kleinmarkthalle for a variety of foods. The Senckenberg Natural History Museum offers fascinating dinosaur fossils, while a walk along the River Main provides scenic vistas. Shop at the lively Zeil or visit the Römer, a historic city hall. Art enthusiasts can explore the Städel Museum, while nature lovers will appreciate the Palmengarten. Delve into literary history at the Goethe House and admire the Gothic architecture of Frankfurt Cathedral.
Typically, spending 2 to 3 days in Frankfurt am Main is sufficient to explore its main attractions, such as the Römer, Städel Museum, and Palmengarten, while also enjoying the city's vibrant dining and shopping scenes.
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