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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Hamburg to Lille among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £43 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £43, while a coach costs an average of £61.
Distance: 576 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£43 Average Price Cheapest | £61 Average Price | £97 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 19m Average total duration Fastest 6h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 13m Average total duration 11h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 8m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg 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 Hamburg to Lille:
A train is £18 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Hamburg to Lille costing on average £61.
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Coach takes on average 12h 13m.
The journey is about 1h 19m faster (6h 49m by train vs 8h 8m by car) and roughly £54 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£43 vs £97). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Lille from Hamburg by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Hamburg to Lille is by taking a coach 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Hamburg to Lille:
A train is £18 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Hamburg to Lille costing on average £61.
Other travel options to Lille take longer:
Coach takes on average 12h 13m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Hamburg and Lille as scheduled services by coach and train can vary by season or day of the week.
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