How to travel from Lille to Zurich

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Compare train and bus for Lille to Zurich

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lille to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, and a train costs an average of $76.

Distance: 335 miles (540 km)

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$236

Average price

$81

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5h 49m

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5h 19m

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12h 34m

Average total duration

12h 4m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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from Lille to Zurich

How to get from Lille to Zurich by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Lille to Zurich is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • BlaBlaCar Bus1658 · 7991
    6:30 PM14h15
    Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    8:45 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $711One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • BlaBlaCar Bus1658 · 7991
    6:30 PM14h15
    Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    8:45 AMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $711One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • TGV INOUI5120+Air BalticLX645
    3:15 PM5h45
    Lille-Europe
    9:00 PMZurich Airport
    $2941One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • TGV INOUI7026+SNCF | TGV Lyria9213
    10:14 AM6h12
    Lille Flandres
    4:26 PMZurich HB
    $2531One-way
    1 transfer
  • TGV INOUI7038+SNCF | TGV Lyria9219
    1:12 PM7h14
    Lille Flandres
    8:26 PMZurich HB
    $2771One-way
    1 transfer
  • TGV INOUI7052+SNCF | TGV Lyria9223
    4:12 PM6h14
    Lille Flandres
    10:26 PMZurich HB
    $2971One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus1658 · 7991
    6:30 PM14h35
    Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    9:05 AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    $851One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:50 PM15h55
    Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    3:45 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
    $841One-way
    1 transfer
  • BlaBlaCar Bus50918 · 4740
    5:55 PM11h25
    Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe)
    5:20 AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
    $961One-way
    1 transfer
  • TGV INOUI12526+Air BalticLX645
    10:53 AM10h07
    Lille-Europe
    9:00 PMZurich Airport
    $3021One-way
    1 transfer
  • TGV INOUI12510+Air BalticLX639
    7:22 AM8h58
    Lille-Europe
    4:20 PMZurich Airport
    $3081One-way
    1 transfer
  • TGV INOUI5224+Air BalticLX639
    9:36 AM6h44
    Lille Flandres
    4:20 PMZurich Airport
    $3231One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Lille to Zurich

Travel to Zurich easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Lille to Zurich.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Lille and Zurich including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Lille to Zurich is a bus with an average price of $43 (€35).

This is compared to other travel options from Lille to Zurich:

A bus is $33 (€27) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lille to Zurich costing on average $76 (€62).

The fastest way to travel from Lille to Zurich is by train with an average journey time of 6h 12m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Bus takes on average 11h 5m.

The distance from Lille to Zurich is approximately 335 miles (540 km).
The average frequency per day from Lille to Zurich is:
  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 4 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lille and Zurich as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lille to Zurich:
  • Trains mostly depart from Lille Flandres and arrive in Zurich HB.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lille, Boulevard de Turin (Gare Lille Europe) and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lille to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Swiss to go to Zurich by flight.
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Zurich by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV Lyria, TGV, TGV INOUI to go to Zurich by train.
Omio customers who travel from Lille to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zurich and these popular destinations at a great price.

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