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

The cheapest way to get from Diest to Lille is to line 40 bus and bus which costs €13 - €21 and takes 4h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Diest to Lille is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs €25 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Diest and Lille?

No, there is no direct bus from Diest to Lille. However, there are services departing from Diest Atheneum and arriving at Lille via Leuven Station perron 12 and Brussels-North train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Diest and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Diest to Lille. However, there are services departing from Diest and arriving at Lille Europe via Brussel-Zuid. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 28m.

How far is it from Diest to Lille?

The distance between Diest and Lille is 166 km. The road distance is 167.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Diest to Lille without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 2h 28m and costs €25 - €65.

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

It takes approximately 2h 28m to get from Diest to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Diest to Lille bus from?

Diest to Lille bus services, operated by De Lijn, depart from Diest Atheneum station.

Where do I catch the Diest to Lille train from?

Diest to Lille train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Diest station.

Train or bus from Diest to Lille?

The best way to get from Diest to Lille is to train via Brussels which takes 2h 28m and costs €25 - €65. Alternatively, you can line 40 bus and bus, which costs €13 - €21 and takes 4h 36m.

Where does the Diest to Lille bus arrive?

Diest to Lille bus services, operated by De Lijn, arrive at Leuven Station perron 2.

Where does the Diest to Lille train arrive?

Diest to Lille train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Diest to Lille?

Yes, the driving distance between Diest to Lille is 167 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Diest to Lille.

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

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Where can I stay near Lille?

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Diest to Lille - 5 ways to travel via train, line 40 bus, bus, and car

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

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

Train via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Diest to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Lille Europetrain Eurostar
2h 28m
€26–64
Line 40 bus, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Diest Atheneum to Leuven Station perron 2bus 40
2. Take the bus from Leuven Station perron 12 to Brussel Noord afstaphaltebus R90 / ...
3. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Lillebus 328 / ...
4h 36m
€13–21
Drive 167.4 km
1. Drive from Diest to Lillecar 167.4 km
1h 56m
€26–37
Train
1. Take the train from Diest to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
2h 28m
€36–59
Train #2
1. Take the train from Diest to Anvers-Berchemtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
4h 3m
€51–90

Diest to Lille by train

41Weekly Trains

2h 28mAverage Duration

€26Cheapest Price

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Distance: 166.4 km
Duration: 2h 28m

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

You can take a train from Diest to Lille Europe via Bruxelles-Midi and Brussel-Zuid in around 2h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Diest Atheneum to Lille via Leuven Station perron 2, Leuven Station perron 12, Brussel Noord afstaphalte, and Brussels-North train station in around 4h 36m.

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