How to travel from Lille to Hamburg

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Compare bus and train for Lille to Hamburg

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lille to Hamburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $41. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 7h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.6 - 1.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $41, and a train costs an average of $121.

Distance: 357 miles (576 km)

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$71

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$211

Average price

10h 25m

Average total duration

9h 55m

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7h 44m

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7h 14m

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0.6 - 1.4kg

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from Lille to Hamburg

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

Our recommendation

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

  • BlaBlaCar Bus1563 · 51111
    10:30 AM11h35
    Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    10:05 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $801One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus1563 · 51111
    10:30 AM11h35
    Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    10:05 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $801One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • TGV INOUI9832+Air FranceAF1610
    3:47 PM6h23
    Lille-Europe
    10:10 PMHamburg Airport
    $5651One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Eurostar9116+Deutsche Bahn315 · 108
    11:27 AM7h48
    Lille-Europe
    7:15 PMHamburg Hbf
    $3161One-way
    2 transfers
  • Eurostar9116+Deutsche Bahn315 · 641 · 588
    11:27 AM7h30
    Lille-Europe
    6:57 PMHamburg Hbf
    $3201One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:00 AM13h50
    Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    2:50 PMHamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof
    $891One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    1:00 AM13h55
    Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    2:55 PMHamburg Harburg
    $901One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+FlixTrainFlixTrain
    1:00 AM14h08
    Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    3:08 PMHamburg Hbf
    $901One-way
    1 transfer
  • TGV INOUI12512+Condor FlugdienstDE4292 · DE4179
    8:52 AM12h33
    Lille-Europe
    9:25 PMHamburg Airport
    $3331One-way
    2 transfers
  • TGV INOUI9870+Condor FlugdienstDE4292 · DE4179
    7:59 AM13h26
    Lille-Europe
    9:25 PMHamburg Airport
    $3291One-way
    2 transfers
  • TGV INOUI5210+Condor FlugdienstDE4292 · DE4179
    7:42 AM13h43
    Lille-Europe
    9:25 PMHamburg Airport
    $3331One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Lille to Hamburg

Travel to Hamburg 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 Hamburg.

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There are 2 options to travel between Lille and Hamburg including taking a bus and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Lille to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of $41 (€33).

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

A bus is $79 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Hamburg costing on average $121 (€96).

The fastest way to travel from Lille to Hamburg is by train with an average journey time of 6h 35m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 11h 45m.

The distance from Lille to Hamburg is approximately 357 miles (576 km).
The average frequency per day from Lille to Hamburg is:
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lille and Hamburg as scheduled services by bus and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lille to Hamburg:
  • Trains mostly depart from Lille Flandres and arrive in Hamburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) and arrive in Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lille to Hamburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixTrain, Deutsche Bahn to go to Hamburg by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Hamburg by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Lille to Hamburg:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Lille to Hamburg often also extend their vacation to go to Berlin, Copenhagen, Paris, Amsterdam, Stockholm. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Hamburg and these popular destinations at a great price.

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