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Compare 3 ways to travel from Lille to Cologne

Average priceUS$16 - US$80Average duration5h 10m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
Average priceUS$123 - US$123Average duration2h 48m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Fastest
Carpool
Average priceUS$14 - US$53Average duration3h 30m
12kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Lille to Cologne

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 3 hours 30 minutes and with fares starting at just US$14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day
3h 30mAverage duration
US$14Cheapest ticket
12kgCO₂ emissions

Train Lille to Cologne: Trip Overview

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Average ticket priceUS$123
Average train trip duration2h 48m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure10:27
Distance171 miles

Lille to Cologne Train

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Lille - Cologne

  1. How much does a cheap train ticket from Lille to Cologne cost?

    The average train ticket price from Lille to Cologne is US$123. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Lille to Cologne is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the train trip from Lille to Cologne?

    A train trip between Lille and Cologne is around 2h 48m, although the fastest train will take about 2h 48m. This is the time it takes to travel the 171 miles that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily train are there between Lille and Cologne?

    The number of trains from Lille to Cologne can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Lille to Cologne by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. What are the departure and arrival stations for a train from Lille to Cologne?

    Trains travelling between Lille and Cologne leave from Lille - Boulevard de Turin or Lille CHR and arrive at Hbf, Cologne/Bonn Airport, Köln-Blumenberg.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Taking the fastest trains allows you to travel at speeds greater than 300 km/h. Taking a trip from Lille to Cologne is not only much quicker but more comfortable too! You can usually travel directly to the city centre and save time while you're at it.

No matter if you plan to take a regional or high-speed train to Cologne, the planet will thank you. You’ll help to protect the beautiful landscapes that will unfold before your very eyes.

By choosing the train between Lille and Cologne, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Create your own real-life musical score by curating a personalised train travel playlist – the perfect accompaniment for your journey from Lille to Cologne.

Did you know?

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers travelled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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