The average train between Ostend and Lille takes 2h 6m and the fastest train takes 1h 58m. There is a train service every few hours from Ostend 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 Ostend and Lille. The earliest departure is at 5:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ostend is at 7:43 PM which arrives into Lille at 9:51 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Lille. However, there are services departing from Ostend station and arriving at Lille station via Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 6m.
Ostend to Lille train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.
Ostend to Lille train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Book your Ostend to Lille train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB).
The distance between Ostend and Lille is 65.4 km. The road distance is 133 km.
You can take a train from Ostende to Lille Flandres via Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 2h 34m.