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Information about the Ulm to Lille train

Travel by train from Ulm to Lille. 9 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Ulm at 1h 16m and the last at 16h 01m, allowing you to cover the 601.14 km distance in as little as 6h 17m.

Cheap train tickets from Ulm to Lille

How much does a train ticket from Ulm to Lille cost?

Remember to book early to take advantage of the best fares. By being flexible with the date and time of departure, you can save on the price of your tickets. Create an alert in the "Low Prices" section to be informed of the best deals in advance.

How long does a journey on a train from Ulm to Lille take?

Your train takes you from Ulm to Lille in an average of 7h 10m.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Ulm to Lille?

The minimum time to travel by train between Ulm and Lille is 6h 17m.

How many trains run from Ulm to Lille each day?

Every day, you can choose from the 9 trains that run on the Ulm – Lille journey.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Ulm and Lille?

You will find at least one Connecting train(s) service between Ulm and Lille.

What is the distance between Ulm and Lille by train?

The train journey between Ulm and Lille, covers around 601.14 km.

What time is the first train from Ulm to Lille?

Each day, the first Ulm to Lille train departs at 1h 16m.

What time is the last train from Ulm to Lille?

At the latest, you can depart at 16h 01m on the last train.

To leave Ulm, which station(s) can I depart from?

On this page, you will find trains departing from: ULM HBF.

At Lille, which station(s) will I arrive at?

The trains shown on this page arrive at: LILLE EUROPE, LILLE FLANDRES.

Which train companies operate trains from Ulm to Lille?

What services are offered on board?

If you opt for TGV INOUI, you will have the option to travel quietly. On some TGV INOUI trains, a 300 km/h work area is freely accessible between two second-class carriages. A table and a power outlet allow you to get to work. We take care of the rest.

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How to buy a cheap train ticket from Ulm to Lille?

The price of a Ulm – Lille train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Ulm to Lille thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Ulm to Lille.

Price of a Ulm – Lille Train Ticket

For a cheap train ticket from Ulm 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 Ulm to Lille with your discount card or subscription.
Depending on the rail operator, you can also choose between different travel classes to go from Ulm to Lille at the best price.

Promotional Fare for Ulm – Lille

Looking for a promotion on your train ticket from Ulm 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 Ulm – Lille Train

Booking your ticket in advance, for example, during the sales events, is a great way to pay less for your journey from Ulm to Lille. For last-minute train tickets from Ulm to Lille, run a search on our website to see the lowest prices available for the five to seven days following your intended departure date. Depending on the dates and the rail operator, you can also select the option to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your tickets at that rate before the option expires.

Direct train from Ulm to Lille and alternative routes

On some journeys, direct services exist as well as services with connections. When booking your ticket to Lille on SNCF Connect, the label "Direct" or "Connection" is displayed under the timetable for each service. This is also where you can compare the prices of trains, whether they are direct or not. For certain journeys, we display alternative routes and departures/arrivals from nearby stations, making it easier to compare prices and schedules.

Which companies operate the train from Ulm to Lille?

If you're travelling from Ulm to Lille, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

Travel from Ulm 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.

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What travel classes are available on the Ulm to Lille train?

To travel from Ulm to Lille, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

Travel from Ulm 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 Ulm - Lille guarantees a comfortable journey across Germany and its neighbouring countries.

What on-board services are available on the Ulm to Lille train?

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Ulm to Lille route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

  • Stay connected while you travel

    Stay connected throughout your journey with free, unlimited WiFi available on most ICE and IC trains. In 1st class, throughput is optimized for professional uses such as videoconferencing or VPN connections.

  • Enjoy the peace and quiet

    To work or relax in complete peace, opt for the quiet zones. These areas are designed to minimize noise pollution: phone calls, loud music and ringtones are not allowed.

  • Grab a bite or drink during your trip

    Enjoy a meal or snack in the dining cars or bistros available on long-distance trains. A varied menu features hot dishes, snacks and drinks.

  • Recharge your electronic devices

    Recharge your devices easily: outlets are available at every seat in 2nd class, and up to two outlets for every three seats in 1st class. Ideal for staying productive or entertained throughout the journey.

  • Carry your luggage with ease

    Each passenger can take one item of hand luggage and one additional item of luggage free of charge. Large items of luggage can be stowed in the racks at the entrance or between the seats, medium-sized items above, and small items under your seat. Recommended dimensions are 70 × 50 × 30 cm. Well stowed folding strollers, mobility aids, scooters and folding bicycles are also permitted. Luggage must not inconvenience other passengers or block exits.

  • Take your bicycle everywhere

    Conventional bicycles are accepted on ICE, IC and EC trains with a bicycle ticket and mandatory booking. Folding bicycles and children's bicycles can be carried free of charge as hand luggage. Tandems and tricycles are allowed on certain trains with a booking at an agency. In the regions, a bicycle ticket is required but without a seat booking.

  • Travel with your pet

    Small animals travel free of charge in a closed container placed under your seat or in the luggage racks. Large dogs must have a ticket (50% of the adult fare), be muzzled and kept on a leash. Guide and assistance dogs travel free of charge, without a ticket or muzzle.

  • Enjoy seat service in 1st class

    In 1st class, relax: your meal is served directly to your seat. Enjoy attentive service and a gourmet selection without having to go anywhere.

  • Access Deutsche Bahn lounges

    Passengers with a flexible 1st class ticket enjoy access to DB Lounges at several major stations. These lounges offer a quiet space with drinks, WiFi and digital press to wait comfortably before departure.

Ulm to Lille train schedule for Saturday 22 August 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
1h 16m 10h 44m 9h 28m Deutsche Bahn (DB), Eurostar, TGV INOUI Brussels
Booking
  • Ulm Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 618
  • Stuttgart Hbf
  • Heidelberg Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Siegburg/Bonn
  • Koln Hbf
  • Connection: 35 min
  • Koln Hbf
    Eurostar 9414
  • Aachen Hbf
  • Liege-Guillemins
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
  • Connection: 1h14
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
    TGV INOUI Brussels 9826
  • Lille Europe
5h 33m 12h 48m 7h 15m Deutsche Bahn (DB), DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Ulm Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 1014
  • Esslingen (Neckar)
  • Vaihingen (Enz)
  • Connection: 29 min
  • Vaihingen (Enz)
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9578
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Strasbourg
  • Paris Est
  • Connection: 1h34
  • Paris Nord
    TGV INOUI 7031
  • Lille Flandres
8h 04m 15h 15m 7h 11m DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Ulm Hbf
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9576
  • Esslingen (Neckar)
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Strasbourg
  • Paris Est
  • Connection: 1h16
  • Paris Nord
    TGV INOUI 7571
  • Arras
  • Lille Europe
9h 33m 15h 50m 6h 17m Deutsche Bahn (DB), DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Ulm Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 1010
  • Esslingen (Neckar)
  • Vaihingen (Enz)
  • Connection: 29 min
  • Vaihingen (Enz)
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9584
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Strasbourg
  • Paris Est
  • Connection: 36 min
  • Paris Nord
    TGV INOUI 7043
  • Lille Flandres
10h 01m 16h 47m 6h 46m Deutsche Bahn (DB), TGV INOUI Brussels
Booking
  • Ulm Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 2590
  • Stuttgart Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
  • Connection: 25 min
  • Frankfurt Am Main Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 314
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Koln Hbf
  • Aachen Hbf
  • Liege-Guillemins
  • Bruxelles-Nord / Brussel-Noord
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
  • Connection: 19 min
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
    TGV INOUI Brussels 9835 - TGV INOUI Brussels 9836
  • Lille Europe
10h 20m 17h 17m 6h 57m Deutsche Bahn (DB), DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Ulm Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 568
  • Esslingen (Neckar)
  • Vaihingen (Enz)
  • Bruchsal
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Connection: 16 min
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9590
  • Strasbourg
  • Paris Est
  • Connection: 55 min
  • Paris Nord
    TGV INOUI 7575
  • Arras
  • Lille Europe
12h 20m 18h 41m 6h 21m Deutsche Bahn (DB), DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Ulm Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 566
  • Esslingen (Neckar)
  • Vaihingen (Enz)
  • Bruchsal
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Connection: 14 min
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9552
  • Strasbourg
  • Paris Est
  • Connection: 43 min
  • Paris Nord
    TGV INOUI 7061
  • Lille Flandres
13h 33m 20h 31m 6h 58m Deutsche Bahn (DB), DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Ulm Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 916
  • Esslingen (Neckar)
  • Vaihingen (Enz)
  • Connection: 29 min
  • Vaihingen (Enz)
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9572
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Strasbourg
  • Connection: 43 min
  • Strasbourg
    TGV INOUI 9894
  • Lorraine Tgv
  • Meuse Tgv
  • Champagne-Ardenne Tgv
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
  • Tgv Haute Picardie
  • Lille Europe
16h 01m 23h 17m 7h 16m Deutsche Bahn (DB), DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Ulm Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 2584
  • Stuttgart Hbf
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Connection: 13 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9560
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Strasbourg
  • Paris Est
  • Connection: 1h12
  • Paris Nord
    TGV INOUI 7297
  • Arras
  • Lille Flandres