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Compare train and bus for Zurich to Lille
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $43. 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 $43, and a train costs an average of $95.
Distance: 335 miles (540 km)
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$227 Average price | $78 Average price Cheapest |
5h 49m Average total duration Fastest 5h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 40m Average total duration 13h 10m 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.
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The best way to travel from Zurich to Lille is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Lille:
A bus is $52 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Lille costing on average $95 (€77).
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 56m.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Lille as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe).
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Lille Flandres.
- Travel with Brussels Airlines to go to Lille by flight.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI to go to Lille by train.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Lille by bus.
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