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

The cheapest way to get from Geleen to Lille is to bus which costs €21 - €40 and takes 4h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Geleen to Lille is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct bus between Geleen and Lille?

No, there is no direct bus from Geleen to Lille. However, there are services departing from Geleen, Dr. Poelslaan and arriving at Lille Boulevard de Turin via Maastricht Meerssenerweg 231 and Charleroi Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Geleen and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Geleen to Lille. However, there are services departing from Geleen-Lutterade and arriving at Lille Europe via Maastricht, Liege-Guillemins and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

How far is it from Geleen to Lille?

The distance between Geleen and Lille is 256 km. The road distance is 225 km.

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

The best way to get from Geleen to Lille without a car is to train via Liège which takes 3h 21m and costs €45 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Geleen to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geleen to Lille bus from?

Geleen to Lille bus services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Geleen, Dr. Poelslaan station.

Where do I catch the Geleen to Lille train from?

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

Train or bus from Geleen to Lille?

The best way to get from Geleen to Lille is to train via Liège which takes 3h 21m and costs €45 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €40 and takes 4h 54m.

Where does the Geleen to Lille bus arrive?

Geleen to Lille bus services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Maastricht, Station Maastricht.

Where does the Geleen to Lille train arrive?

Geleen to Lille train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Liège-Guillemins station.

Can I drive from Geleen to Lille?

Yes, the driving distance between Geleen to Lille is 225 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Geleen to Lille.

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

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Geleen to Lille - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 30 bus

There are 5 ways to get from Geleen to Lille by train (Eurostar, TGV), 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 Liège
best
1. Take the train from Maastricht to Liège-Guilleminstrain S43 / ...
2. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Ice
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
3h 21m
€50–124
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Maastricht to Lillebus 328 / ...
4h 54m
€22–36
Drive 225 km
1. Drive from Geleen to Lillecar 225 km
2h 27m
€41–59
Train
1. Take the train from Bilzen to Bruxelles-Miditrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
4h 9m
€49–86
Line 30 bus, bus
1. Take the bus from Geleen, Dr. Poelslaan to Maastricht, Station Maastrichtbus 30
2. Take the bus from Maastricht Meerssenerweg 231 to Charleroi Airportbus
3. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Lille Boulevard de Turinbus
6h 10m
€57–110

Geleen to Lille by train

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3h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 256.2 km
Duration: 3h 21m

What companies run services between Geleen, Netherlands and Lille, France?

You can take a train from Geleen-Lutterade to Lille Europe via Maastricht, Liege-Guillemins, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Maastricht to Lille 3 times a day. Tickets cost €16–28 and the journey takes 3h 35m.

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