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How to travel from Zurich to Lille

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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 €31. 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 €31, and a train costs an average of €82.

Distance: 335 miles (540 km)

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Train
Bus

€201

Average price

€60

Average price

Cheapest

5h 49m

Average total duration

Fastest

5h 19m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

13h 42m

Average total duration

13h 12m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

0.2 - 0.5kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

0.5 - 1.4kg

CO2 emissions

SNCF | TGV Lyria

Most popular train company

BlaBlaCar Bus

Most popular bus company

Direct Options

Direct Options

Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Zurich to Lille

How to get from Zurich to Lille by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Zurich to Lille is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
03:35PM15h15
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
06:50AMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
$811One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
03:35PM15h15
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
06:50AMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
$811One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Air BalticAF1415+TGV INOUI9886
06:30AM3h46
Zurich Airport
10:16AMLille-Europe
$4491One-way
1 transfer

Other options

SNCF | TGV Lyria9210+TGV INOUI7043
09:34AM6h14
Zurich HB
03:48PMLille Flandres
$2571One-way
1 transfer
SNCF | TGV Lyria9218+TGV INOUI7053
11:34AM6h14
Zurich HB
05:48PMLille Flandres
$2571One-way
1 transfer
SNCF | TGV Lyria9226+TGV INOUI7591
03:34PM6h06
Zurich HB
09:40PMLille-Europe
$2571One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
08:25PM15h35
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
12:00PMLille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
$1071One-way
1 transfer
KLMKL1916+Air FranceKL2007+TGV INOUI5280
06:50AM8h59
Zurich Airport
03:49PMLille-Europe
$4061One-way
2 transfers
KLMKL1916+Air FranceKL2009+TGV INOUI5192
06:50AM12h54
Zurich Airport
07:44PMLille Flandres
$3911One-way
2 transfers
KLMKL1916+Air FranceKL2007+TGV INOUI5192
06:50AM12h54
Zurich Airport
07:44PMLille Flandres
$3911One-way
2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Zurich to Lille

Travel to Lille easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Zurich to Lille.

FAQs

There are 2 options to travel from Zurich to Lille including taking a train or bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Lille is a bus with an average price of $34 (€31).

This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Lille:

Taking a bus costs () less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of ().

A bus is $50 (€45) less than a train with an average ticket price of $84 (€76) from Zurich to Lille.

The fastest way from Zurich to Lille is by train with an average journey time of 6 h 2 min.

There are alternative travel options to Lille that take longer:

Getting to Lille by bus takes 11 h 30 min on average.

The distance from Zurich to Lille is approximately 335 miles (540 km).

The average frequency per day from Zurich to Lille is:

  • Around 2 buses per day.
  • 28 flights per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your trip from Zurich to Lille as scheduled services by train or bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Lille:

    The following travel companies offer services from Zurich to Lille:

    • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus or FlixBus for buses to Lille. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for BlaBlaCar Bus Zurich to Lille tickets on Omio for $34 (€31).
    • Travel with SNCF | TGV Lyria or TGV INOUI for trains to Lille. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for SNCF | TGV Lyria Zurich to Lille tickets on Omio for $84 (€76).

    Yes, there are direct routes from Zurich to Lille with the following travel companies:

    • You can book a direct bus with.
    • You'll find direct trains with.

    Direct services to Lille tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your journey.

    Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Lille often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Brussels, London, Amsterdam or Marseille. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lille and these popular destinations at a great price.

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