Find coaches from Cologne to Lille

Next departures

Next departures from Cologne to Lille on 22 September
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
BlaBlaCar Bus
Cologne/Bonn Airport
LilleCheapest
BlaBlaCar Bus
Cologne/Bonn Airport
LilleFastest
BlaBlaCar Bus
Cologne/Bonn Airport
LilleNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Cologne to Lille

Bus
Average priceUS$17 - US$68Average duration5h 45m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$128 - US$216Average duration4h 7m
7kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average priceUS$20 - US$33Average duration3h 20m
12kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Cologne to Lille

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Lille. The journey takes about 3 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just US$20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
3h 20mAverage duration
US$20Cheapest ticket
12kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Cologne to Lille: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$25
Average bus trip duration5h 45m
Number of daily buses3
Earliest bus departure05:10
Distance178 miles
Latest bus departure23:00

Cologne to Lille Bus

Busbud helps you find a bus from Cologne to Lille. Get the best fare and schedule, book a round trip ticket or find buses with WiFi and electrical outlets.

Bus service from Cologne to Lille will be provided by the most trusted bus companies.

Whether it is cheap bus tickets or more luxurious buses going to Lille from Cologne, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Cologne - Lille

  1. What's the distance between Cologne and Lille by coach?

    The distance between Cologne and Lille by coach is approximately 171 miles (276 km).

  2. How can I get from Cologne to Lille without driving?

    You can travel to Lille from Cologne by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
19/09
US$49
20/09
US$25
Today
US$43
22/09
US$16
23/09
US$18
24/09
US$19
25/09
US$21
26/09
US$25
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Cologne to Lille was searched and found on 22 Sept 2025 with a price of US$16

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Cologne to Lille as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$16 to US$49 for a bus ticket from Cologne to Lille based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$16, which is on 2025-09-22.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Cologne and Lille!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Cologne to Lille, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Cologne to Lille.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Cologne to Lille, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

It takes 27 hours to go by bus from Lima to Cusco, one of the craziest bus trips on the world. This route is used daily by locals and backpackers.

The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

What's the cheapest way to go from Cologne to Lille?

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