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Compare train and bus for Lille to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lille to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $44. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $44, and a train costs an average of $78.
Distance: 335 miles (540 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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$240 Average price | $82 Average price Cheapest |
5h 49m Average total duration Fastest 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 34m Average total duration 12h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Lille to Zurich
How to get from Lille to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lille to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
50918 · 47405:55 PM11h25Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)5:20 AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)$841One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
50918 · 47405:55 PM11h25Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)5:20 AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)$841One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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AF16147:59 AM5h56Lille-Europe1:55 PMZurich Airport$7181One-way1 transfer
Other options
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92191:52 PM6h34Lille-Europe8:26 PMZurich HB$2751One-way2 transfers
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92234:12 PM6h14Lille Flandres10:26 PMZurich HB$3271One-way1 transfer
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921310:14 AM6h12Lille Flandres4:26 PMZurich HB$3441One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:50 PM15h55Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)3:45 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$921One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:45 PM15h15Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)8:00 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$1151One-way1 transfer
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KL1412 · KL19173:47 PM16h48Lille-Europe8:35 AMZurich Airport$3831One-way2 transfers
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AF14143:47 PM6h38Lille-Europe10:25 PMZurich Airport$4691One-way1 transfer
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AF14141:52 PM8h33Lille-Europe10:25 PMZurich Airport$4771One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Zurich:
A bus is $34 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Zurich costing on average $78 (€62).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Bus takes on average 11h 5m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lille and Zurich as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lille Flandres and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Buses mostly depart from Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
- Travel with Swiss to go to Zurich by flight.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Zurich by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV Lyria, TGV, TGV INOUI to go to Zurich by train.
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