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Compare train, bus, and flight 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 an average ticket price of $69 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 53m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $69, while a train costs an average of $202.
Distance: 335 miles (540 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$202 Average price | $69 Average price Cheapest | $162 Average price | $269 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 1m Average total duration 5h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 34m Average total duration 12h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 53m Average total duration Fastest 2h 53m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Zurich:
A bus is $94 (€79) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lille to Zurich costing on average $162 (€136).
A bus is $134 (€112) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Zurich costing on average $202 (€169).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 1m.
Bus takes on average 12h 34m.
The journey is about 2h 21m faster (5h 31m by train vs 7h 52m by car) and roughly $67 (€56) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($202 (€169) vs $269 (€225)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
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 PM11h30Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)5:25 AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)$1391One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 50918 · 47405:55 PM11h30Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)5:25 AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)$1391One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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LX6453:17 PM5h43Lille-Europe9:00 PMZurich Airport$7211One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 50345 · 47404:00 PM13h25Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)5:25 AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)$1391One-way1 transfer
- 50918 · 47445:55 PM15h00Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)8:55 AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)$1391One-way1 transfer
- 50345 · 47444:00 PM16h55Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)8:55 AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)$1391One-way1 transfer
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LX6397:20 AM9h00Lille-Europe4:20 PMZurich Airport$6151One-way1 transfer - 9810+
AF18147:20 AM11h15Lille-Europe6:35 PMZurich Airport$6841One-way1 transfer - 5120+LX6453:17 PM5h43Lille-Europe9:00 PMZurich Airport$7231One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Zurich:
A bus is $94 (€79) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lille to Zurich costing on average $162 (€136).
A bus is $134 (€112) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Zurich costing on average $202 (€169).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 1m.
Bus takes on average 12h 34m.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lille and Zurich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Lille Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- 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 BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Zurich by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Deutsche Bahn to go to Zurich by train.
- Travel with easyJet, CitizenPlane, Volotea to go to Zurich by flight.
- 0 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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