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Compare train and bus for Mannheim to Lille
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mannheim to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $38, and a train costs an average of $93.
Distance: 252 miles (407 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$201 Average price | $58 Average price Cheapest | $101 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 4h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 37m Average total duration 10h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg 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 Mannheim to Lille:
A bus is $143 (€116) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim to Lille costing on average $201 (€162).
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 7m.
Travel optionsfrom Mannheim to Lille
How to get from Mannheim to Lille by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Mannheim to Lille is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
ICE 616 · ICE 316+
98746:39 AM7h02Mannheim Hbf1:41 PMLille-Europe$1741One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
ICE 616 · ICE 316+
98746:39 AM7h02Mannheim Hbf1:41 PMLille-Europe$1741One-way2 transfers
Fastest
ICE 614 · ICE 16+
98328:38 AM6h59Mannheim Hbf3:37 PMLille-Europe$2051One-way2 transfers
Other options
ICE 616 · ICE 316+
98306:39 AM7h02Mannheim Hbf1:41 PMLille-Europe$1741One-way2 transfers
ICE 616 · ICE 316+
98326:39 AM8h58Mannheim Hbf3:37 PMLille-Europe$1741One-way2 transfers
ICE 204 · ICE 16+
98327:26 AM8h11Mannheim Hbf3:37 PMLille-Europe$2051One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Mannheim to Lille:
A bus is $143 (€116) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mannheim to Lille costing on average $201 (€162).
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 7m.
- Around 9 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mannheim and Lille as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Mannheim, ZOB (Heinrich-Von-Stephan-Straße) and arrive in Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe).
- Trains mostly depart from Mannheim Hbf and arrive in Lille Flandres.
- Travel with FlixBus, Union Ivkoni International, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lille by bus.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, SNCF | TGV INOUI, TGV, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) to go to Lille by train.
- 0 direct buses per day with Union Ivkoni International.
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