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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 €22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 47m. 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 €22, and a train costs an average of €105.
Distance: 250 miles (403 km)
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€200 Average price | €40 Average price Cheapest |
5h 17m Average total duration Fastest 4h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 45m Average total duration 8h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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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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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.

There are 2 travel options from Lille to Frankfurt am Main: train or bus.
The cheapest way to go to Frankfurt am Main from Lille is by taking a bus, which costs on average $25 (€22).
This is compared to other ways of getting from Lille to Frankfurt am Main:
A bus is () less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lille to Frankfurt am Main costing on average ().
A bus is $53 (€47) less than a train with an average ticket price of $77 (€70) from Lille to Frankfurt am Main.
The fastest way to get to Frankfurt am Main from Lille is by train with an average travel time of 5 h 25 min.
Other travel options to Frankfurt am Main take longer:
Getting to Frankfurt am Main by bus takes 8 h 10 min on average.
The Lille to Frankfurt am Main distance is around 249 miles (402 km).
The average frequency per day from Lille to Frankfurt am Main is:
- Around 11 buses per day.
- 28 flights per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey from Lille to Frankfurt am Main as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Lille to Frankfurt am Main:
- Most travelers board their bus from Lille, Gare Europe and arrive in Frankfurt am Main, Hauptbahnhof Fernbusse.
The following travel companies offer services from Lille to Frankfurt am Main:
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus or Ourbus for buses to Frankfurt am Main. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Ourbus Lille to Frankfurt am Main tickets on Omio for $25 (€22).
- Deutsche Bahn, SNCF ICE, Eurostar or TGV INOUI can get you to Frankfurt am Main by train. You can find a good deal for train tickets with Deutsche Bahn from Lille to Frankfurt am Main for $77 (€70) on Omio.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lille to Frankfurt am Main with the following travel companies:
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Frankfurt am Main as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Lille and Frankfurt am Main.
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