The average train between Ostend and Lille takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 53m. The train service runs several times per day 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 every 3 hours between Ostend and Lille. The earliest departure is at 5:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Ostend is at 9:58 PM which arrives into Lille at 6:51 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 10m. 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 Courtrai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
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.
The distance between Ostend and Lille is 65.4 km. The road distance is 104 km.
You can take a train from Ostende to Lille Flandres via Courtrai in around 2h 34m.