What is the cheapest way to get from Brussels to Lille?

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Lille is to bus which costs €5 - €14 and takes 1h 35m.

What is the fastest way to get from Brussels to Lille?

The fastest way to get from Brussels to Lille is to train which takes 34 min and costs €14 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Brussels and Lille?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Brussels-North train station station and arriving at Lille. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Brussels and Lille?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and arriving at Lille Europe. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 34 min.

How far is it from Brussels to Lille?

The distance between Brussels and Lille is 106 km. The road distance is 111.9 km.

How do I travel from Brussels to Lille without a car?

The best way to get from Brussels to Lille without a car is to train which takes 34 min and costs €14 - €40.

How long does it take to get from Brussels to Lille?

The train from Brussels-Midi to Lille Europe takes 34 min including transfers and departs every two hours.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Lille bus from?

Brussels to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Lille train from?

Brussels to Lille train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Train or bus from Brussels to Lille?

The best way to get from Brussels to Lille is to train which takes 34 min and costs €14 - €40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €5 - €14 and takes 1h 35m.

Where does the Brussels to Lille bus arrive?

Brussels to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille station.

Where does the Brussels to Lille train arrive?

Brussels to Lille train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lille Europe station.

Can I drive from Brussels to Lille?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Lille is 112 km. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Brussels to Lille.

How do I get a train ticket from Brussels to Lille?

Book your Brussels to Lille train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Brussels to Lille?

Book your Brussels to Lille bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 1986+ hotels available in Lille.

Can I share a ride from Brussels to Lille?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Brussels and Lille. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Brussels to Lille - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Brussels to Lille by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
34 min
€14–40
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus FlixBus N781 / ...
1h 35m
€5–14
Rideshare
1. Take the rideshare from Brussels to Lillerideshare 110 km
1h 34m
€7–9
Train via Tournai
1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Tournaitrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Tournai to Lille Flandrestrain Ic / ...
1h 53m
€13–20
Drive 111.9 km
1. Drive from Brussels to Lillecar 111.9 km
1h 17m
€17–25

Brussels to Lille by train

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Distance: 105.6 km
Duration: 34 min

What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Lille, France?

TGV inOui operates a train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe every 3 hours. Tickets cost €15–40 and the journey takes 34 min. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Brussels-North train station to Lille hourly. Tickets cost €6–14 and the journey takes 1h 35m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route every 4 hours.

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