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Train Marseille → Lille

Schedule & travel time

13h 35m 834 km 8 trains/day
ICE IC

Route overview

13h 35m

Fastest time

16h 18m

Avg. duration

834

Kilometers

8

Trains per day

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By train from Marseille to Lille

One of the most important long-distance routes: The train connection from Marseille to Lille is one of the regularly operated rail routes in Germany. On the ICE you reach your destination in just 13h 35m and can travel in comfort.

The route covers a distance of 834 kilometers and is served by about 8 trains every day. The schedule supports reliable trip planning.

Route overview

Infrastructure: Fernverkehr (ICE/IC)

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Available train types

This route is served by ICE, IC.

The ICE (Intercity-Express) is Germany's fastest train and offers top-tier comfort with Wi-Fi, power outlets, and an on-board restaurant.

The IC (Intercity) links cities reliably and comfortably.

Travel sustainably

Taking the train from Marseille to Lille saves you about 93 kg of CO₂ per trip compared with driving. Versus flying you save as much as 186 kg of CO₂. Rail is the most sustainable way to cover this route.

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Frequently asked questions

How long is the train journey from Marseille to Lille?

The fastest connection from Marseille to Lille takes 13h 35m. The average travel time is 16h 18m.

How many trains run daily from Marseille to Lille?

About 8 trains run daily on the Marseille - Lille route. Train types include ICE, IC.

What is the route from Marseille to Lille?

The direct connection covers 834 km.

More interesting connections

Marseille → Berlin
12h 38m1185 km
Marseille → Hamburg
22h 30m1189 km
Berlin → Lille
14h 45m741 km
Hamburg → Lille
5h 7m706 km
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Return journey

Lille Marseille

More connections

Marseille → Berlin12h 38mMarseille → Hamburg22h 30mMarseille → München6h 58mMarseille → Köln18h 20mBerlin → Lille14h 45mHamburg → Lille5h 7mMünchen → Lille13h 40m
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Schedule data last updated: 17/06/2026 · Live data refreshed in real time

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Last update: April 2026

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