How to travel from Lille to Hamburg

There are 2 options to travel between Lille and Hamburg including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Lille to Hamburg is a bus with an average price of $62 (€50).

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

A bus is $94 (€76) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Hamburg costing on average $156 (€127).

The fastest way to travel from Lille to Hamburg is by train with an average journey time of 7h 46m.

Other travel options to Hamburg take longer:

Bus takes on average 10h 29m.

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 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lille and Hamburg 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 Hamburg:

• Trains mostly depart from Lille-Europe 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, Eurostar, SNCF | TGV INOUI 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.

Most travelers need at least three days in Hamburg to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Hamburg, you can explore the vibrant nightlife of the Reeperbahn, enjoy a scenic boat tour of the Port of Hamburg, visit the lively Hamburg Fish Market, and discover the International Maritime Museum. Stroll along the Alster Lakes for picturesque views, and don't miss the Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie, Speicherstadt, St. Michael's Church, and Planten un Blomen for diverse attractions and experiences.

Three days in Hamburg are generally sufficient to explore major attractions such as the Miniatur Wunderland, Elbphilharmonie, and the historic Speicherstadt, as well as to experience its vibrant neighborhoods and local cuisine.