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Compare train and bus for Lille to Munich
Omio recommends booking the train 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 $93 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 42m. 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 $93, while a train costs an average of $221.
Distance: 420 miles (676 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$221 Average price | $93 Average price Cheapest | $159 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 42m Average total duration Fastest 7h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 12m Average total duration 14h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 12m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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 Munich:
A bus is $128 (€105) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Munich costing on average $221 (€180).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Bus takes on average 15h 12m.
You'll arrive about 2h 0m sooner (7h 12m by train vs 9h 12m by car). Tickets start at around $221 (€180) compared to roughly $159 (€130) 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 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 bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
4:00 AM16h30Lille, Gare Europe8:30 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$791One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
4:00 AM16h30Lille, Gare Europe8:30 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$791One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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LH22297:47 AM5h43Lille-Europe1:30 PMMunich Airport$4021One-way1 transfer
Other options
9577 · 98741:56 PM7h50Lille-Europe9:46 PMMunich Hbf$4541One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus1:55 AM16h40Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)6:35 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$821One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:10 AM15h45Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)11:55 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$1001One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus7:00 AM15h00Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)10:00 PMMunich, Central Bus Station (ZOB)$1101One-way1 transfer
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LH22337:23 AM12h07Lille-Europe7:30 PMMunich Airport$3031One-way1 transfer
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LH22297:23 AM6h07Lille-Europe1:30 PMMunich Airport$4051One-way1 transfer
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LH22296:15 AM7h15Lille Flandres1:30 PMMunich Airport$4131One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Munich:
A bus is $196 (€160) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Munich costing on average $269 (€220).
Other travel options to Munich take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 14m.
- Around 13 buses per day.
- Around 3 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.
- 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, flibco to go to Munich by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Munich by train.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International.
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