The average train between Haarlem and Lille takes 4h 37m and the fastest train takes 3h 57m. There is a train service every few hours from Haarlem to Lille. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run hourly between Haarlem and Lille. The earliest departure is at 1:23 AM at night, and the last departure from Haarlem is at 9:07 PM which arrives into Lille at 7:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Rotterdam Centraal and take an average of 4h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Haarlem to Lille? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Haarlem to Lille. However, there are services departing from Haarlem station and arriving at Lille station via Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 37m.
Haarlem to Lille train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Haarlem station.
Haarlem to Lille train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Book your Haarlem to Lille train tickets online with Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), Eurostar and Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Haarlem and Lille is 222.9 km. The road distance is 293 km.
You can take a train from Haarlem to Lille Flandres via Rotterdam Centraal, Antwerpen-Centraal, and Anvers-Central in around 4h 28m.