How to get from Frankfurt to Lille
- 815 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: train, 6h 41m
- 4 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
6h 41m
2 transfers
Train + Bus
€63
Cheapest
7h 55m
direct
Bus
€32
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 25 Sept 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Frankfurt to Lille. The most useful door-to-door route takes 7h 55m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 815 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
815 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €173Checked Sep 25 | 5h 30m2 transfers | See Flight details |
| Train | €63Reading date not recorded | 6h 41m2 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €27Omio catalogue, Sep 26 | 7h 55mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€173Checked Sep 255h 30m · 2 transfersSee Flight details
- Train€63Reading date not recorded6h 41m · 2 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€27Omio catalogue, Sep 267h 55m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Frankfurt to Lille: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Frankfurt central → Lillebus
FlixBus·7h 55m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Frankfurt to Lille
FlixBus runs 4 scheduled departures a day, the first at 03:00 and the last at 18:25.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 4 | 03:00 | 18:25 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 2 | — | — |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Sep 26
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusFrankfurt central-Lille, Bruxelles Midi-Lille AirportBook →
Deutsche BahnFrankfurt-Bruxelles MidiBook →
SNCBBruxelles Midi-BrugesBook →
BlaBlaCar BusBruges-LilleBook →
KLMFrankfurt am Main-Amsterdam SchipholSee live options and dates →
Eurostar/ThalysAmsterdam Schiphol-Bruxelles MidiBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB, BlaBlaCar Bus, KLM, Eurostar/Thalys; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Frankfurt to Lille works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Frankfurt central to Lille, about 7h 55m. In total it's roughly €32 over 7h 55m, direct, no transfers.
Frankfurt to Lille: common questions
How long does it take to get from Frankfurt to Lille?
The most useful route takes about 7h 55m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Frankfurt to Lille?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 03:00 and the last at 18:25, from Frankfurt central, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Frankfurt to Lille?
4 a day with FlixBus, between 03:00 and 18:25.
Which station does the bus from Frankfurt to Lille leave from?
Frankfurt central with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Lille from Frankfurt?
About 815 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Frankfurt to Lille cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €32. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Frankfurt to Lille?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Deutsche Bahn, SNCB, BlaBlaCar Bus, KLM, Eurostar/Thalys.
Can you get from Frankfurt to Lille without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 5h 03m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Frankfurt to Lille?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026