The average train between Heerlen and Lille takes 8h 9m and the fastest train takes 3h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Heerlen 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 3 times a day between Heerlen and Lille. The earliest departure is at 7:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heerlen is at 11:49 PM which arrives into Lille at 10:51 AM. All services require a transfer at Liege-Guillemins and take an average of 8h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Heerlen 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 Heerlen to Lille. However, there are services departing from Heerlen station and arriving at Lille station via Liège-Guillemins. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 9m.
Heerlen to Lille train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Heerlen station.
Heerlen to Lille train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Lille Europe station.
Book your Heerlen to Lille train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), Eurostar and TGV inOui.
The distance between Heerlen and Lille is 207.5 km. The road distance is 262 km.
You can take a train from Heerlen to Lille Europe via Liege-Guillemins and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 16m.