There are 5 ways to get from Geleen to Lille by train (Eurostar, 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 via Brussels
best- Take the train from Maastricht to Liège-GuilleminsS43 / ...
- Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Bruxelles-MidiIc / ...
- Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropeTgv
3h 40m€35–137Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Maastricht to LilleN870 / ...
4h 59m€13–40Drive 225 km
- Drive from Geleen to Lille225 km
2h 26m€40–58Train
- Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to NamurL / ...
- Take the train from Namur to Lille FlandresIc / ...
5h 12m€32–44Line 30 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Geleen, Dr. Poelslaan to Maastricht, Station Maastricht30
- Take the bus from Maastricht Meerssenerweg 231 to Charleroi Airport
- Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Lille Boulevard de Turin
6h 25m€41–56
Geleen to Lille by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Geleen to Lille is to bus which costs €12 - €45 and takes 4h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Geleen to Lille is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs €35 - €60.
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 25m.
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, Liège-Guillemins and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 40m.
The distance between Geleen and Lille is 256 km. The road distance is 225 km.
The best way to get from Geleen to Lille without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 40m and costs €35 - €140.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Geleen to Lille, including transfers.
Geleen to Lille bus services, operated by Arriva NL, depart from Geleen, Dr. Poelslaan station.
Geleen to Lille train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Maastricht station.
The best way to get from Geleen to Lille is to train via Brussels which takes 3h 40m and costs €35 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €45 and takes 4h 59m.
What companies run services between Geleen, Netherlands and Lille, France?
You can take a train from Geleen-Lutterade to Lille Europe via Maastricht, Liège-Guillemins, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 3h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Maastricht to Lille 4 times a day. Tickets cost €14–35 and the journey takes 3h 40m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 5 times a week.
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- belgiantrain.be
Train from Maastricht to Liège-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €5–8
- 1st Class
- €7–12
Train from Liège-Guillemins to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €10–15
- 1st Class
- €16–24
Train from Liège-Guillemins to Namur
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €8
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Namur to Lille Flandres
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://www.belgiantrain.be/en
- 2nd Class
- €14–21
- 1st Class
- €22–35
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Train from Maastricht to Liège-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- 2nd Class
- €7–9
- Phone
- +31 30 751 5155
- Website
- ns.nl
Train from Maastricht to Liège-Guillemins
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–17
- Website
- https://www.ns.nl/en
- 2nd Class
- €6–11
- 1st Class
- €10–17
- Phone
- +49 30 311 682904
- Website
- bahn.de
Train from Liège-Guillemins to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–34
- Website
- https://int.bahn.de/en
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- Phone
- +44 343 218 6186
- Website
- eurostar.com
Train from Liège-Guillemins to Bruxelles-Midi
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://www.eurostar.com/rw-en
- Standard
- €35–50
- Comfort
- €35–55
- Premium
- €55–75
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europe
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Maastricht to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €14–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Maastricht to Lille
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €8–20
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- 0800-0232 545
- Website
- arriva.nl
Bus from Geleen, Dr. Poelslaan to Maastricht, Station Maastricht
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- https://www.arriva.nl/en/
- info@flibco.com
- Website
- flibco.com
Bus from Maastricht Meerssenerweg 231 to Charleroi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–21
- Website
- https://www.flibco.com/en
Bus from Charleroi Airport to Lille Boulevard de Turin
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–25
- Website
- https://www.flibco.com/en
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More Questions & Answers
Geleen to Lille bus services, operated by Arriva NL, arrive at Maastricht, Station Maastricht.
Geleen to Lille train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Liège-Guillemins station.
Yes, the driving distance between Geleen to Lille is 225 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Geleen to Lille.
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