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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 prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 35m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a train costs an average of $96.
Distance: 250 miles (403 km)
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$185 Average price | $52 Average price Cheapest |
5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 4h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 22m Average total duration 8h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Lille to Frankfurt am Main by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $64 (€51) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $96 (€77).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 25m.
- Around 10 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.
- 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 am Main, Flughafen Frankfurt (Terminal 1 - Busparkplatz P36).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, TGV INOUI, Eurostar to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Ourbus to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
- 3 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Ourbus.
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