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

The cheapest way to get from Gouda to Lille is to bus which costs €15 - €50 and takes 5h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gouda to Lille is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs €40 - €60.

Is there a direct train between Gouda and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Gouda to Lille. However, there are services departing from Gouda and arriving at Lille Europe via Rotterdam Centraal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 21m.

How far is it from Gouda to Lille?

The distance between Gouda and Lille is 266 km. The road distance is 234.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Gouda to Lille without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs €35 - €70.

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

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

Where do I catch the Gouda to Lille train from?

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

Train or bus from Gouda to Lille?

The best way to get from Gouda to Lille is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs €35 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €50 and takes 5h 13m.

Where does the Gouda to Lille train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Gouda to Lille?

Yes, the driving distance between Gouda to Lille is 234 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Gouda to Lille.

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

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Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 2078+ hotels available in Lille.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Gouda to Lille by train, bus, car, train (Eurostar), or train (Eurostar, 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
best
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Lille EuropeEurostar
3h 21m
€36–66
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Rotterdam Central Station to LilleN803 / ...
5h 13m
€15–46
Drive 234.1 km
1. Drive from Gouda to Lille234.1 km
2h 42m
€42–60
Train via Antwerp
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Antwerpen-CentraalEurostar / ...
2. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille FlandresIc
3h 50m
€28–95
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiThalys
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille EuropeTgv
3h 54m
€61–136

Gouda to Lille by train

27Weekly Trains

3h 21mAverage Duration

€36Cheapest Price

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Distance: 266.3 km
Duration: 3h 21m

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

Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) operates a train from Rotterdam Centraal to Lille Europe 4 times a day. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 2h 3m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Lille 5 times a day. Tickets cost €12–40 and the journey takes 3h 55m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 4 times a day.

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