Train Cologne Lille
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How much does a train ticket from Cologne to Lille cost?
How long does a journey on a train from Cologne to Lille take?
How long does the fastest train take to travel from Cologne to Lille?
How many trains run from Cologne to Lille each day?
Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Cologne and Lille?
What is the distance between Cologne and Lille by train?
What time is the first train from Cologne to Lille?
What time is the last train from Cologne to Lille?
To leave Cologne, which station(s) can I depart from?
At Lille, which station(s) will I arrive at?
Which train companies operate trains from Cologne to Lille?
What services are offered on board?
On board TGV INOUI trains, you can order your meals via a Wi-Fi portal and collect them without queuing! What more could you want? Want to enjoy a hot meal at 300 km/h? We’ve got it covered!
If you feel a little hungry, enjoy access to the bar carriage, where you can choose from a wide selection of hot or cold drinks as well as savoury or sweet dishes and snacks. What would you like today?
Take a train from Cologne to Lille
The train journey between Cologne and Lille is with Deutsche Bahn (DB), TGV INOUI Brussels, Eurostar, TGV INOUI. Trains generally leave from KOLN HBF and arrive at LILLE EUROPE.
Journey times vary according to the time you travel, the train you take and if you need to change trains. The shortest journeys take 4h 08m, while the average journey time is 5h 06m.
7 trains on average run every day on the Cologne - Lille line. The first train leaves as 6h 35m, and the last at 15h 34m. These times may vary depending on the day of the week.
The cost of a Cologne - Lille train fare varies according to several criteria, such as the date, train time, or the class chosen...
How to buy a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Lille?
Price of a Cologne – Lille Train Ticket
For a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Lille, we recommend exploring the many options available on SNCF Connect: SNCF cards and subscriptions (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions), Prem's tickets, (TGV INOUI, INTERCITÉS), & Interrail Pass. Some discounts only apply when you book a return journey from Cologne to Lille with your discount card or subscription. Depending on the rail operator, you can also choose between different travel classes to go from Cologne to Lille at the best price.
Promotional Fare for Cologne – Lille
Looking for a promotion on your train ticket from Cologne to Lille? Keep an eye out all year round. The latest deals and flash sales are listed on our dedicated SNCF Connect Promotions page. Feel free to subscribe to our newsletter in your customer account to stay informed about upcoming offers and enjoy our low prices. If you have the app, remember to enable notifications, as well.
Last-minute Cologne – Lille Train
The best way to pay less for your Cologne to Lille train ticket is to book it in advance, for example during sales events. Train tickets are usually released for sale several months ahead. If you are unsure about your travel dates, depending on your route and the rail operator, you can select the option to hold the fare you have found for a set period. Even for a last-minute ticket from Cologne to Lille, find the lowest price using our train ticket search tool, which displays fares for the next five to seven days at a glance.
Direct train from Cologne to Lille and alternative routes
For your journey to Lille, if a direct train is available from Cologne, the label "Direct" will appear under your search results. Trains with connections are indicated with the label "Connection". A direct service does not guarantee the lowest price, as many factors are taken into account. Depending on the journey, alternative options (called "alternative routes") are available, including departures or arrivals from nearby stations, allowing you to choose the most convenient or economical option.
Companies serving Cologne - Lille
Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Travel from Cologne to Lille on board Deutsche Bahn (DB) trains and enjoy a reliable and comfortable journey. Deutsche Bahn is Germany’s national rail operator and offers an extensive rail network covering the entire country, allowing you to travel efficiently between cities. It operates high-speed, long-distance and regional trains, all of which can now be booked on the SNCF Connect website and app.
Classes of rail companies serving Cologne - Lille
Deutsche Bahn (DB)
Travel from Cologne to Lille by train with Deutsche Bahn. Depending on your journey and the train selected, travel in 1st or 2nd class on high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, national InterCity (IC) and EuroCity (EC) services, or the regional network. The latter includes InterRegio-Express (IRE) for fast interregional connections, Regional-Express (RE) for direct routes between cities, and Regionalbahn (RB) for stopping services to all local stations. Your Deutsche Bahn ticket Cologne - Lille guarantees a comfortable journey across Germany and its neighbouring countries.
All on-board services provided by companies operating Cologne - Lille
Deutsche Bahn (DB)
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