- Must visit
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 17 Sept
£129
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£191
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
4 h 56 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
5 h 21 m
Trains on 17 Sept
19
Distance
486 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Stuttgart to Lille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Stuttgart to Lille will cost around £191 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £129.
To travel from Stuttgart to Lille you need to make at least one change.
9578+
7265
ICE 564 · ICE 373+
12130 · 7297
19020 · 17021+
12130 · 7297
9576 · 7037
9574 · 7043
9574 · 7043
9576 · 7037
9894+
9572
9578+
7265
ICE 564 · ICE 373+
2362 · 7077Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Stuttgart to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £43, while a train costs an average of £123.
Distance: 486 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£123 Average Price | £43 Average Price Cheapest | £86 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 4h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 38m Average total duration 11h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 21m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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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 Stuttgart to Lille:
A coach is £80 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Stuttgart to Lille costing on average £123.
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Coach takes on average 11h 8m.
You'll arrive about 2h 41m sooner (4h 40m by train vs 7h 21m by car). Tickets start at around £123 compared to roughly £86 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Stuttgart to Lille trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 1014 · ICE 316+ 9832 | 6:26 Stuttgart Hbf | 9h11 | 15:37 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
ICE 1014 · ICE 316+ 9874 | 6:26 Stuttgart Hbf | 7h17 | 13:43 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
ICE 1014 · ICE 316+ 9830 | 6:26 Stuttgart Hbf | 7h17 | 13:43 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
ICE 9578+ 9574 · 7043 | 6:52 Stuttgart Hbf | 8h56 | 15:48 Lille Flandres | 2 changes | |
ICE 9578+ 9576 · 7037 | 6:52 Stuttgart Hbf | 7h26 | 14:18 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
9578+ 7265 | 6:52 Stuttgart Hbf | 5h34 | 12:26 Lille-Europe | 1 change | |
ICE 9578+ 7047+ 9590 | 6:52 Stuttgart Hbf | 9h48 | 16:40 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
ICE 1068 · ICE 9568+ 9576 · 7037 | 7:10 Stuttgart Hbf | 7h08 | 14:18 Lille-Europe | 3 changes | |
ICE 1068 · ICE 9568+ 9574 · 7043 | 7:10 Stuttgart Hbf | 8h38 | 15:48 Lille Flandres | 3 changes | |
ICE 1068 · ICE 9568+ 7047+ 9590 | 7:10 Stuttgart Hbf | 9h30 | 16:40 Lille-Europe | 3 changes | |
TGV 9576+ 9574 · 7043 | 9:10 Stuttgart Hbf | 6h38 | 15:48 Lille Flandres | 2 changes | |
9576 · 7037 | 9:10 Stuttgart Hbf | 5h08 | 14:18 Lille-Europe | 1 change | |
TGV 9576+ 7047+ 9590 | 9:10 Stuttgart Hbf | 7h30 | 16:40 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
9574 · 7043 | 10:52 Stuttgart Hbf | 4h56 | 15:48 Lille Flandres | 1 change | |
TGV 9574+ 7047+ 9590 | 10:52 Stuttgart Hbf | 5h48 | 16:40 Lille-Europe | 2 changes | |
9894+ 9572 | 14:52 Stuttgart Hbf | 5h25 | 20:17 Lille-Europe | 1 change | |
ICE 564 · ICE 373+ 12130 · 7297 | 15:08 Stuttgart Hbf | 7h39 | 22:47 Lille Flandres | 4 changes | |
ICE 564 · ICE 373+ 2362 · 7077 | 15:08 Stuttgart Hbf | 5h43 | 20:51 Lille-Europe | 4 changes | |
19020 · 17021+ 12130 · 7297 | 15:32 Stuttgart Hbf | 7h15 | 22:47 Lille Flandres | 4 changes | |
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Trains from Stuttgart to Lille run on average 3 times per day, taking around 4h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £65 but you can travel from only £31 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:54, the last at 20:31. The fastest train covers the 486 km distance in 4h 56m.
Distance 486 km |
Average train duration 4h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price £65 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 4h 56m |
First train 0:54 |
Last train 20:31 |
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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 Stuttgart 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 Stuttgart to Lille trains use the Stuttgart Hbf to Lille-Europe station pair, with some services arriving at Lille Flandres. Use this guide to compare Stuttgart and Lille train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Stuttgart 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: backWERK, Ditsch, Kamps Backstube, Le Crobag, Dunkin' Donuts, min min, Starbucks, Yorma's
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Stuttgart Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Stuttgart Hbf. Information desks are located on the south side of the station near Platform 1.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located near the north entrance. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Stuttgart Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Stuttgart Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Stuttgart Hbf: Escalators and elevators. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include ARCOTEL Camino Stuttgart, Mirage City Hotel Stuttgart Zentrum Hbf, Hotel Motel One Stuttgart-Mitte.
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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