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Trip Summary
You can pick from 24 daily train trips between Saint-Gilles and Illingen. The average train journey from Saint-Gilles to Illingen takes 7 hours and 45 minutes, but some Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train trips are as short as 5 hours and 56 minutes.
| Distance | 157 mi (252 km) |
| Fastest train | 5h 56m |
| Lowest price | $43.14 |
| Most frequent service | Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company |
| Train lines | 2 |
Which train should you take from Saint-Gilles to Illingen?
2 train services operate from Saint-Gilles to Illingen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company usually has more trains scheduled, with 22 trips per day. That said, it's still worth comparing the prices and trip durations:
| Train | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deutsche Bahn | 2 | 12h 28m | $111.59 |
| Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company | 22 | 7h 36m | $74.71 |
Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company train tickets from Saint-Gilles to Illingen start from $43, and on average cost . Daily there are 22 Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company schedules to Illingen. Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company in Saint-Gilles leaves from Brussels-Midi/Zuid Station . And in Illingen trains arrive at Gennweiler and 2 other train stations.
From Saint-Gilles to Illingen train travel on Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company takes 7 hours and 36 minutes. If you are looking to get to Illingen faster, Deutsche Bahn with non-federally owned railway company offers more express schedule options with a travel time of 5 hours and 56 minutes.
Frequently Asked Questions
The distance between Saint-Gilles and Illingen is approximately 157 miles, or 252 kilometers. The average train journey between these two cities takes 7 hours and 45 minutes, although the absolute fastest you could get there is 5 hours and 56 minutes.
Looking for ways to pass the time? Most trains are equipped with Wi-Fi, which means you can stream music, browse social media or get some work done during your ride. That said, in case your train has a spotty signal, or is among the few without Wi-Fi, we also recommend downloading TV shows and movies to your mobile device in advance of your trip. That way the ride will fly by whatever the Wi-Fi situation.
Trains from Saint-Gilles to Illingen are the most crowded on Thursday. Tickets also tend to be more expensive then. If you are looking for a great deal on your train tickets or just want extra room to stretch out, consider traveling on Thursday instead, as it tends to be the least crowded day of the week.
The earliest train departs Saint-Gilles at 12:00am while the last train of the day leaves at 8:00pm. To see all scheduled departure times, use the search function on this page to get the full schedule for your specific travel dates.
There are 24 scheduled trains on most days. Unfortunately, none of them are direct connections, so you will need to disembark from your original train and board a connecting train during your journey. Don't forget to bring your carry-on luggage when you switch trains. In some instances, you may also be responsible for transferring your own checked baggage.
City Information
Station Information
Where is the train station in Saint-Gilles?
Main departure station: Brussels-Midi/Zuid Station
There is one train station in Saint-Gilles.
All train stations in Saint-Gilles:
Brussels-Midi/Zuid Station
Where is the train station in Illingen?
Main arrival station: Illingen(Saar)
There are more train stations and stops in Illingen than most cities. Most trains from Saint-Gilles will stop at one (or more) of the 3 following stations in Illingen:
All train stations in Illingen:
Illingen(Saar)
Gennweiler
Wustweiler
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