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Compare train and bus for Lille to Munich
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lille to Munich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €72 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 46m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.7 - 1.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €72, while a train costs an average of €184.
Distance: 420 miles (676 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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€72 Average price Cheapest | €184 Average price | €130 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 12m Average total duration 14h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 46m Average total duration Fastest 7h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare the available ways to get from Lille to Munich, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Munich:
A bus is €113 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Munich costing on average €184.
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 12m.
Tickets start at around €72 compared to roughly €130 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €59. The journey takes 14h 42m versus 9h 12m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Lille to Munich
How to get from Lille to Munich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lille to Munich is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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AF16227:59 AM 6h36 Lille-Europe 2:35 PM Munich Airport €222 1 One-way 1 transfer
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AF16227:59 AM 6h36 Lille-Europe 2:35 PM Munich Airport €222 1 One-way 1 transfer
Fastest
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LH41497:48 AM 5h42 Lille-Europe 1:30 PM Munich Airport €278 1 One-way 1 transfer
Other options
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AF16225:57 AM 8h38 Lille-Europe 2:35 PM Munich Airport €226 1 One-way 1 transfer
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AF16226:15 AM 8h20 Lille Flandres 2:35 PM Munich Airport €229 1 One-way 1 transfer
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AF16227:48 AM 6h47 Lille-Europe 2:35 PM Munich Airport €238 1 One-way 1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Munich:
A bus is €113 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Munich costing on average €184.
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 12m.
- Around 12 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lille and Munich as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Brussels Airport and arrive in Munich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Lille-Europe and arrive in Munich Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) and arrive in Munich, Central Bus Station (ZOB).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Union Ivkoni International to go to Munich by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SNCF | TGV INOUI, EuroCity to go to Munich by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
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