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Palais des Beaux-Arts de Lille
Leading fine arts museum with paintings, sculptures, antiquities and relief maps. A major cultural stop in Lille.
Cheapest price on 14 Oct
£62
Average ticket price on 14 Oct
£77
Fastest journey on 14 Oct
3 h 2 m
Average journey duration on 14 Oct
3 h 33 m
Trains on 14 Oct
13
Distance
276 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Lille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne to Lille will cost around £77 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £62.
To travel from Cologne to Lille you need to make at least one change.
ICE 18+
9874
ICE 18+
9830
ICE 316+
9832
ICE 316+
9874
ICE 314+
9838
ICE 314+
9836
ICE 18+
9826
ICE 314+
9838
ICE 16+
9832
ICE 316+
9874Trains from Cologne to Lille run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 55m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £13 but you can travel from only £12 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:40, the last at 22:09. The fastest train covers the 276 km distance in 2h 25m.
Distance 276 km |
Average train duration 2h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £13 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 2h 25m |
First train 1:40 |
Last train 22:09 |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 28 days |
The table below shows live departures for Cologne to Lille trains for today, Tuesday 13 October. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
9426+ 2832 · 19734 | 8:37 Cologne Hbf | 4h14 | 12:51 Lille Flandres | 2 changes | |
ICE 316+ 9830 | 9:43 Cologne Hbf | 4h00 | 13:43 Lille-Europe | 1 change | |
ICE 316+ 9874 | 9:43 Cologne Hbf | 4h00 | 13:43 Lille-Europe | 1 change | |
ICE 316+ 9832 | 9:43 Cologne Hbf | 5h54 | 15:37 Lille-Europe | 1 change | |
ICE 16+ 9838 | 11:43 Cologne Hbf | 5h43 | 17:26 Lille-Europe | 1 change | |
ICE 16+ 9836 | 11:43 Cologne Hbf | 5h01 | 16:44 Lille-Europe | 1 change | |
ICE 16+ 9832 | 11:43 Cologne Hbf | 3h54 | 15:37 Lille-Europe | 1 change | |
ICE 314+ 9838 | 13:42 Cologne Hbf | 3h44 | 17:26 Lille-Europe | 1 change | |
ICE 314+ 9836 | 13:42 Cologne Hbf | 3h02 | 16:44 Lille-Europe | 1 change | |
ICE 314+ 9844 | 13:42 Cologne Hbf | 5h01 | 18:43 Lille-Europe | 1 change | |
ICE 18+ 9874 | 7:43 Cologne Hbf | 6h00 | 13:43 Lille-Europe | 1 change | |
ICE 18+ 9826 | 7:43 Cologne Hbf | 3h04 | 10:47 Lille-Europe | 1 change | |
ICE 18+ 9830 | 7:43 Cologne Hbf | 6h00 | 13:43 Lille-Europe | 1 change | |
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Leading fine arts museum with paintings, sculptures, antiquities and relief maps. A major cultural stop in Lille.
Museum inside a former hospice, showing Flemish paintings, furniture and chapel spaces in a historic setting.
Modern and contemporary art museum in Villeneuve-d'Ascq with sculpture park, major exhibitions and spacious galleries.
Historic old quarter with cobbled streets, Flemish façades, boutiques and lively squares. Ideal for wandering and photographs.
Central square framed by grand buildings and the Goddess Column. A key meeting point and classic starting place for visits.
Large urban park around the citadel with paths, water, lawns and woodland. Popular for walking, jogging and relaxing.
A rich beef and onion stew slow-cooked with local bière de garde and pain d'épices, long associated with Flemish cooking in Lille.
Half a chicken braised with Maroilles cheese, cream and beer. It is a northern classic showcasing the region’s pungent local cheese.
A savoury tart topped with Maroilles cheese, cream and eggs. Popular across French Flanders and commonly found in Lille brasseries.
Refined restaurant serving modern French cooking in an intimate setting, a strong choice for a more formal meal in central Lille.
Traditional estaminet style near the old town, known for carbonade, Welsh and other hearty northern specialities in a lively setting.
Historic Lille institution famed for filled waffles, pastries and an elegant tea room atmosphere close to Grand'Place.
Moderate for France: dining and hotels cost less than Paris, while local transport and everyday food remain fairly manageable for most city-break budgets.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for very good restaurant service; round up in taxis and leave small change in cafés.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne to Lille by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lille, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Cologne to Lille trains use the Köln Hbf to Lille-Europe station pair, with some services arriving at Lille Flandres. Use this guide to compare Cologne and Lille train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Köln Hbf is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: asiagourmet, Coffee Fellows, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Nordsee, Starbucks, Schweinske, & more
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only. ATMs are available at Köln Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Köln Hbf. Information desks are one near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
Luggage storage is there are luggage lockers in the station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Köln Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Köln Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Hbf: Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Wyndham Koeln, Hilton Cologne, Excelsior Hotel Ernst.
Köln-Ehrenfeld is 3 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln-Ehrenfeld has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: I Siciliani-Dolce&Salato, Burger King, Café Franck, Eichendorf
Wi-Fi is available at Köln-Ehrenfeld. ATMs are available at Köln-Ehrenfeld.
Ticket office support is available at Köln-Ehrenfeld. Information desks are available at Köln-Ehrenfeld.
Luggage storage is available at Köln-Ehrenfeld. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Köln-Ehrenfeld: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Köln-Ehrenfeld: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln-Ehrenfeld.
Nearby hotels include Kölnotel, Black Hotels.
Köln/Bonn Flughafen is 13 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln/Bonn Flughafen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Café Bistro Leysieffer, Mishba, Ständige Vertretung, Kamps
Wi-Fi is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. ATMs are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Ticket office support is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. Information desks are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Luggage storage is available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln/Bonn Flughafen.
Lille-Europe is 1 km from Lille city centre. Public transport options include:
Lille-Europe has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Costa Coffee, Factory & Co., PAUL, Selecta
Wi-Fi is available for a fee. ATMs are located in Hall 3.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 20:00. Information desks are located in Hall 2 and Hall 3.
Luggage storage is staffed luggage counter is open daily from 07:30 to 20:00 and is located in Hall 1.
Available at Lille-Europe: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lille-Europe: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lille-Europe: The station is fully accessible, including wheelchair ramps, a magnetic induction loop for people with hearing loss and a guidance system for people with visual impairments. Staff can provide additional assistance, and wheelchairs are available.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Novotel Suites Gare Lille Europe, Hôtel Lille Europe - Euralille, Kyriad Lille Gare - Grand Palais.
Lille Flandres has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental and Car Rental.
Food options include: Chopsticks & Co, McDonald's, Subway, Black Coffee, Eric Kayser, So! Coffee, Aux Merveilleux de Fred
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available after creating an account and connecting to "CONNECTION.". ATMs are aTM is located by Track 9.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 20:00, Sat: 08:00 - 19:30, Sun: 09:00 - 19:30.
Available at Lille Flandres: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lille Flandres: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lille Flandres: Accessibility available with elevator, ramp or step-free access, barrier-free toilets, services to assist disabled passengers.
Nearby hotels include Le Napoleon, Hotel Chopin, Ibis Styles Lille Centre Grand Place.
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