Business Premier
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Free drinks
- Wide seats
- Newspapers and magazines
- Free meal
- Lounge Access
Cheapest price on 18 Sept
£100
Average ticket price on 18 Sept
£106
Fastest journey on 18 Sept
4 h 44 m
Average journey duration on 18 Sept
5 h 1 m
Trains on 18 Sept
3
Distance
269 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Düsseldorf to Lille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Düsseldorf to Lille will cost around £106 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £100.
To travel from Düsseldorf to Lille you need to make at least 2 changes.
26422+
2840 · 19728+
9474
28525 · ICE 12 · IC 3241 · IC 19730
1932 · 19932+
9426
1932 · 19932+
9426
28525 · ICE 12 · IC 3241 · IC 19730
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2840 · 19728+
9474Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Düsseldorf to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £24 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 4h 30m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, while a train costs an average of £88.
Distance: 269 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£88 Average Price | £24 Average Price Cheapest | £45 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 30m Average total duration Fastest 4h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration 5h 3m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Düsseldorf to Lille:
A coach is £63 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Düsseldorf to Lille costing on average £88.
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Coach takes on average 5h 3m.
Tickets start at around £88 compared to roughly £45 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £-42.39. The journey takes 4h 0m versus 3h 38m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Düsseldorf to Lille trains for today, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1932 · 19932+ 9426 | 8:10 Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h44 | 12:54 Lille Flandres | 2 changes | |
ICE 103 · ICE 316+ 9832 | 8:24 Düsseldorf Hbf | 7h13 | 15:37 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
ICE 103 · ICE 316+ 9874 | 8:24 Düsseldorf Hbf | 5h19 | 13:43 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
ICE 103 · ICE 316+ 9830 | 8:24 Düsseldorf Hbf | 5h19 | 13:43 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
ICE 119 · 17321 · ICE 316+ 9874 | 8:33 Düsseldorf Hbf | 5h10 | 13:43 Lille-Europe | 3 changes | |
ICE 119 · 17321 · ICE 316+ 9830 | 8:33 Düsseldorf Hbf | 5h10 | 13:43 Lille-Europe | 3 changes | |
ICE 119 · 17321 · ICE 316+ 9832 | 8:33 Düsseldorf Hbf | 7h04 | 15:37 Lille-Europe | 3 changes | |
20068+ 3536 · 1134+ 19718 | 8:51 Düsseldorf-Bilk station | 6h00 | 14:51 Lille Flandres | 4 changes | |
26422+ 2840 · 19728+ 9474 | 15:24 Düsseldorf-Bilk station | 5h27 | 20:51 Lille Flandres | 3 changes | |
28525 · ICE 12 · IC 3241 · IC 19730 | 16:58 Düsseldorf Hbf | 4h53 | 21:51 Lille Flandres | 3 changes | |
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Trains from Düsseldorf to Lille run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 0m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £53 but you can travel from only £18 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 22:09. The fastest train covers the 269 km distance in 3h 48m.
Distance 269 km |
Average train duration 4h 0m |
Cheapest ticket price £53 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 3h 48m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 22:09 |
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Cheapest Day Sun |
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Best time to book 14 days |
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Discover the best of Lille — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lille trip today.
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 Düsseldorf 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 Düsseldorf to Lille trains use the Düsseldorf Hbf to Lille Flandres station pair, with some services arriving at Lille-Europe. Use this guide to compare Düsseldorf and Lille train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Düsseldorf Hbf is 1 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf 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: Zaxopondeiva Cafe, Lauren's Cafe, China Imbiss, Fu chu yuan
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf Hbf. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Düsseldorf Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Düsseldorf Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf Hbf.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Lindenhof, Hotel Batavia, Sir Astor, Lady Astor.
Düsseldorf-Bilk is 1 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf-Bilk 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: Zur Pfeffermühle, Pizzeria Da Gino, Rohbau, Grindhouse Homemade Burgers
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf-Bilk. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf-Bilk.
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf-Bilk. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf-Bilk.
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf-Bilk. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Düsseldorf-Bilk: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Düsseldorf-Bilk: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf-Bilk.
Nearby hotels include Novum Hotel Maxim Düsseldorf City, Günnewig Hotel Esplanade, Novum Hotel Flora, Hotel Niku.
Düsseldorf Friedrichstadt is 1 km from Düsseldorf city centre. Public transport options include:
Düsseldorf Friedrichstadt 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: Fu chu yuan, Taj Mahal, Hai Xian, To1980
Wi-Fi is available at Düsseldorf Friedrichstadt. ATMs are available at Düsseldorf Friedrichstadt.
Ticket office support is available at Düsseldorf Friedrichstadt. Information desks are available at Düsseldorf Friedrichstadt.
Luggage storage is available at Düsseldorf Friedrichstadt. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Düsseldorf Friedrichstadt: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Düsseldorf Friedrichstadt: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Düsseldorf Friedrichstadt.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Batavia, Hotel Ko, Hotel Burns, Hotel Düsseldorf Mitte.
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.
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.
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