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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Zurich to Lille
Cheapest price
£217
Average price
£217
Fastest journey
6 h 47 m
Average duration
6 h 47 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
540 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Lille is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Lille will cost around £217 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £217.
To travel from Zurich to Lille you need to make at least one change.
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70439:016h47Zurich HB15:48Lille Flandres£2171One-way1 change
- 9210+70439:016h47Zurich HB15:48Lille Flandres£2171One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train and coach for Zurich to Lille
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £39. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 17m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £39, and a train costs an average of £76.
Distance: 540 km
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Most popular Train | Coach |
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£181 Average Price | £57 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 47m Average total duration Fastest 5h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 39m Average total duration 13h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions |
Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Zurich to Lille train times
The table below shows live departures for Zurich to Lille trains for today, Thursday 14 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:59 Zurich | 6h49 | 11:48 Lille | 0 changesdirect | |
| 5:59 Zurich | 6h49 | 12:48 Lille | 0 changesdirect | |
| 9:34 Zurich | 6h14 | 15:48 Lille | 0 changesdirect | |
| 10:34 Zurich | 6h14 | 16:48 Lille | 0 changesdirect | |
| 11:34 Zurich | 6h14 | 17:48 Lille | 0 changesdirect | |
| 13:34 Zurich | 6h09 | 19:43 Lille | 0 changesdirect | |
| 14:34 Zurich | 6h09 | 20:43 Lille | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Zurich to Lille
Switzerland
France
Trains from Zurich to Lille run on average 3 times per day, taking around 5h 17m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £76 but you can travel from only £39 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 00:02, the last at 22:09. The fastest train covers the 540 km distance in 5h 55m.
Distance 540 km |
Average train duration 5h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price £76 |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 5h 55m |
First train 0:02 |
Last train 22:09 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 42 days |
Train companies: SNCF | TGV Lyria, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) from Zurich to Lille trainsSNCF | TGV Lyria, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) trains will get you between Zurich and Lille from £39. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SNCF | TGV Lyria
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
FAQs: Zurich to Lille train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Zurich 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.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Zurich and Lille
Wifi
Lockers
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Shower
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
Luggage Carts
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7. Access via Gessnerallee and Sihlquai.
- Restaurant Au Premier
- Brasserie Federal
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Schweizerhof Zürich
- Hotel St. Gotthard
- Central Plaza Hotel
- Cost CHF 12
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 1,300 places, mostly covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 3-18 for long-distance trains
- Hall 2: S-Bahn platforms 21-24
- Hall 3: underground S-Bahn platforms 41-44
- Tram: Lines 3, 4, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14
- Bus: Several lines available
- S-Bahn: Lines S2, S3, S5, S6, S7, S8, S9, S11, S12, S15, S16, S24
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar Rental- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sat: 08:00 - 19:30
- Sun: 09:00 - 19:30
- Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available after creating an account and connecting to "CONNECTION."
- Chopsticks & Co
- McDonald's
- Subway
- Black Coffee
- Eric Kayser
- So! Coffee
- Aux Merveilleux de Fred
- Accessibility available with elevator, ramp or step-free access, barrier-free toilets, services to assist disabled passengers.
- Le Napoleon
- Hotel Chopin
- Ibis Styles Lille Centre Grand Place
- Mon - Fri: 07:00 - 20:00
- Sat: 08:00 - 19:30
- Sun: 09:00 - 19:30
- Metro lines: 1, 2
- Bus lines: CIT1, CIT2, 86, 88, 12, L91, L91 Express, 51, 10, 50, 14, 56
- Tram lines: R, T
- Train lines: TGV, TGV INOUI, OUIGO, TER Hauts-de-France, INTERCITED
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 20:00
- Wi-Fi is available for a fee.
- Staffed luggage counter is open daily from 07:30 to 20:00 and is located in Hall 1.
- Costa Coffee
- Factory & Co.
- PAUL
- Selecta
- 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.
- Hotel Novotel Suites Gare Lille Europe
- Hôtel Lille Europe - Euralille
- Kyriad Lille Gare - Grand Palais
- Mon - Sun: 06:30 - 20:00
- Located in Hall 2 and Hall 3.
- Metro lines: 2
- Tram lines: R, T
- Bus lines: 12, 16, 18, 35, 36, 51, 86, 88, L5, L90, L91, Charleroi Airport shuttle
- Train lines: TGV, TGV INOUI, TER GV, Eurostar, Thalys
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