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

The cheapest way to get from Elst to Lille is to bus which costs €22 - €50 and takes 5h 38m.

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

The fastest way to get from Elst to Lille is to drive which takes 2h 57m and costs €45 - €75.

Is there a direct bus between Elst and Lille?

No, there is no direct bus from Elst to Lille. However, there are services departing from Elst, Dorpsstraat and arriving at Lille via Arnhem Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Elst and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Elst to Lille. However, there are services departing from Elst and arriving at Lille Europe via Breda and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.

How far is it from Elst to Lille?

The distance between Elst and Lille is 304 km. The road distance is 275.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Elst to Lille without a car is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs €45 - €120.

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

It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Elst to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Elst to Lille bus from?

Elst to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Arnhem Central Station.

Where do I catch the Elst to Lille train from?

Elst to Lille train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), depart from Elst station.

Train or bus from Elst to Lille?

The best way to get from Elst to Lille is to train which takes 4h 52m and costs €45 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €50 and takes 5h 38m.

Where does the Elst to Lille bus arrive?

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

Where does the Elst to Lille train arrive?

Elst to Lille train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Breda station.

Can I drive from Elst to Lille?

Yes, the driving distance between Elst to Lille is 275 km. It takes approximately 2h 57m to drive from Elst to Lille.

Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 283+ hotels available in Lille.

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

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

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 Elst to Breda
2. Take the train from Breda to Bruxelles-MidiEc
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropeTgv
4h 52m
€45–115
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arnhem Central Station to LilleN367 / ...
5h 38m
€22–47
Drive 275.2 km
1. Drive from Elst to Lille275.2 km
2h 57m
€50–72
Train via Antwerp
1. Take the train from Elst to Breda
2. Take the train from Breda to Anvers-CentralEc
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille FlandresIc / ...
5h 14m
€40–68
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Elst to Tilburg
2. Take the bus from Turnhout Station perron 5 to Antwerpen Centraal Station perron 3X41 / ...
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille FlandresIc
6h 53m
€54–99

Elst to Lille by train

72Weekly Trains

4h 52mAverage Duration

€45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 303.5 km
Duration: 4h 52m

What companies run services between Elst, Gelderland, Netherlands and Lille, France?

You can take a train from Elst to Lille Europe via Breda and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Arnhem Central Station to Lille twice daily. Tickets cost €20–45 and the journey takes 4h 15m.

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