Berlin to Lille by train
Lille lies 745 km (463 mi) west of Berlin, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 5 h 2 min at the speeds typical of Germany and France rail, over roughly 909 km (565 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Berlin | Lille | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Germany | France |
| Population | 3.4 million | 238,695 |
| Elevation | 43 m (141 ft) | 20 m (66 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Berlin) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Stations on record | Berlin Central Station, Berlin Anhalter Bahnhof, Berlin Brandenburger Tor station | La Madeleine, Mont-de-Terre, Lezennes |
| Postal codes | 10115–14199 | 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 Berlin to Lille
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Staying in Lille
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Common questions
How far is Lille from Berlin?
745 km (463 mi) in a straight line, west of Berlin; by road roughly 909 km (565 mi).
How long does it take to get from Berlin to Lille by train?
About 5 h 2 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Berlin 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.