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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 $63 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 8m. 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 $63, while a train costs an average of $157.
Distance: 250 miles (403 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$157 Average price | $63 Average price Cheapest | $98 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 8m Average total duration Fastest 4h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 59m Average total duration 9h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 53m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $94 (€79) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $157 (€131).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 59m.
You'll arrive about 1h 15m sooner (4h 38m by train vs 5h 53m by car). Tickets start at around $157 (€131) compared to roughly $98 (€82) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Lille to Frankfurt am Main
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.
50449 · 304804:05 AM12h55Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)5:00 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$901One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 50449 · 304804:05 AM12h55Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)5:00 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$901One-way1 transfer
Fastest
7032+955311:30 AM5h33Lille-Europe5:03 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$3061One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 7006 · 95517:12 AM5h48Lille Flandres1:00 PMFrankfurt (Main) Hbf$3111One-way1 transfer
- 1658 · 304846:30 PM11h40Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)6:10 AMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$961One-way1 transfer
- 50917 · 3048211:30 AM12h25Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)11:55 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$961One-way1 transfer
- 50428 · 50449 · 3048012:25 PM28h35Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)5:00 PMFrankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof)$1861One-way2 transfers
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LH10315:20 AM7h15Lille Flandres12:35 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$2821One-way1 transfer - 5202+LH10316:15 AM6h20Lille Flandres12:35 PMFrankfurt am Main Airport$2951One-way1 transfer
- 5102+LH10295:20 AM6h30Lille Flandres11:50 AMFrankfurt am Main Airport$3851One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is $94 (€79) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Frankfurt am Main costing on average $157 (€131).
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 59m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses 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-Europe and arrive in Frankfurt (Main) Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) and arrive in Frankfurt, Stuttgarter Straße (Fermomnibusbahnhof).
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Intercity, Eurostar, Regional to go to Frankfurt am Main by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Frankfurt am Main by bus.
- 4 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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