Hamburg to Lille by train
Lille lies 574 km (357 mi) south-west of Hamburg, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 53 min at the speeds typical of Germany and France rail, over roughly 700 km (435 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Hamburg | Lille | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | France |
| Population | 2 million | 238,695 |
| Elevation | 9 m (30 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Stations on record | Hamburg Hauptbahnhof, Hamburg-Altona station, Hamburg Dammtor station | La Madeleine, Mont-de-Terre, Lezennes |
| Postal codes | 20038–22769 | 59000–59998 CEDEX |
What changes when you arrive in Lille
Crossing from Germany into France: sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +33; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
Where to book trains from Hamburg to Lille
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Staying in Lille
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Common questions
How far is Lille from Hamburg?
574 km (357 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Hamburg; by road roughly 700 km (435 mi).
How long does it take to get from Hamburg to Lille by train?
About 3 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Hamburg and Lille?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Lille?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.