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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Frankfurt am Main to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £48 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 4m. 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 £48, while a train costs an average of £84.
Distance: 403 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£84 Average Price | £48 Average Price Cheapest | £72 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 4m Average total duration Fastest 4h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 54m Average total duration 9h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Frankfurt am Main to Lille:
A coach is £36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Lille costing on average £84.
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Coach takes on average 9h 54m.
You'll arrive about 1h 17m sooner (4h 34m by train vs 5h 51m by car). Tickets start at around £84 compared to roughly £72 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.
How to get to Lille from Frankfurt am Main by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Frankfurt am Main to Lille is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Lille are Paris, Ghent, Brussels, Bruges and Antwerp. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Lille on Omio.
Paris is known for elegant streets, major museums and a cultural identity shaped by art, fashion and café life. Along the Seine, grand landmarks sit beside neighbourhoods that still feel local and lived in.
Ghent is known for its canals, medieval centre and lively student atmosphere. Historic quays, Gravensteen and Saint Bavo's Cathedral give the city a cultured yet relaxed character.
Brussels mixes stately squares and Art Nouveau buildings with a relaxed café culture and multilingual character. Known as Belgium’s capital and a hub of European politics, it is also closely associated with waffles, chocolate and comic art.
Bruges is known for its canals, cobbled streets and well-preserved medieval centre. Gothic buildings, Flemish art and a slower pace give the city a calm, historic character.
Antwerp is known for diamonds, fashion and the baroque legacy of Rubens. Its compact centre pairs grand guild houses and lively squares with a creative, modern waterfront.
Travel to Lille easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Frankfurt am Main to Lille.
This is compared to other travel options from Frankfurt am Main to Lille:
A coach is £36 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Frankfurt am Main to Lille costing on average £84.
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Coach takes on average 9h 54m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Frankfurt am Main and Lille as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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