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

The average train ticket price from Lille to Cologne is $174. The best way to find 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!

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.

How many daily trains 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 are 2. 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.

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

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

What are the best sights and things to do in Cologne?

Once in Cologne, you can exploring the city. The top sights and things to do are Köln Triangle Panorama, Twelve Romanesque churches, Cologne Zoo, Hohenzollern Bridge, Historic Town Hall.

Train Lille to Cologne from $123

Next departures

Next departures for Lille to Cologne on August 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
Flixbus + Flixtrain		11:20am	131 Boulevard de Turin	7h 36m	6:56pm	Hbf	CheapestFastest

Compare 3 ways to go from Lille to Cologne.

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$17 - $104	Average Duration5h 55m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train	Average Price$123 - $174	Average Duration2h 48m	CO₂ emissions 7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars	Fastest
Carpool	Average Price$24 - $50	Average Duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 12kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars

Busbud recommends carpooling from Lille to Cologne

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Cologne. The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

3h 20mAverage Duration

$24Cheapest ticket

12kgCO₂ emissions

Train Lille to Cologne: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket price$174

Average train trip duration2h 48m

Number of daily trains2

Earliest train departure7:19am

Distance171 miles (275 km)

Latest train departure11:37am

Lille to Cologne Train

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Where are the popular train stations and stops in Lille and Cologne?

Stops in Lille

A - Lille - Boulevard de Turin

B - Gare Lille Europe

C - Lille Flandres

D - Lille CHR

E - Lille-Porte-d-Douai

Stops in Cologne

A - Hbf

B - Cologne/Bonn Airport

C - Köln-Blumenberg

D - Köln-Dellbrück

E - Köln-Holweide

F - Köln Volkhovener Weg

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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 personalized train travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride 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 traveled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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