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

The cheapest way to get from Groningen to Lille is to bus which costs €21 - €60 and takes 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Groningen to Lille is to drive which takes 4h 42m and costs €75 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Groningen and Lille?

No, there is no direct bus from Groningen station to Lille. However, there are services departing from Groningen central station and arriving at Lille via Amsterdam Central Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.

Is there a direct train between Groningen and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Groningen to Lille. However, there are services departing from Groningen and arriving at Lille Europe via Schiphol Airport and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 51m.

How far is it from Groningen to Lille?

The distance between Groningen and Lille is 511 km. The road distance is 431.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Groningen to Lille without a car is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs €75 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Groningen to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Groningen to Lille bus from?

Groningen to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Groningen central station.

Where do I catch the Groningen to Lille train from?

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

Train or bus from Groningen to Lille?

The best way to get from Groningen to Lille is to train which takes 5h 51m and costs €75 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €60 and takes 7h.

Where does the Groningen to Lille bus arrive?

Groningen to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Amsterdam Central Station.

Where does the Groningen to Lille train arrive?

Groningen to Lille train services, operated by Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS), arrive at Schiphol Airport station.

Can I drive from Groningen to Lille?

Yes, the driving distance between Groningen to Lille is 432 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m to drive from Groningen to Lille.

How do I get a bus ticket from Groningen to Lille?

Book your Groningen to Lille bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 2127+ hotels available in Lille.

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

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

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 Groningen to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Brussel-Zuidtrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
5h 51m
€79–302
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Groningen central station to Amsterdam Central Stationbus N818
2. Take the bus from Amsterdam Central Station to Lillebus X845
7h
€21–58
Drive 431.8 km
1. Drive from Groningen to Lillecar 431.8 km
4h 42m
€76–109
Train via Antwerp
1. Take the train from Groningen to Schiphol Airporttrain
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport to Antwerpen-Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Anvers-Central to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
6h 28m
€74–241
Bus via Utrecht
1. Take the bus from Groningen to Utrechtbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Utrecht to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 55m
€36–72

Groningen to Lille by train

72Weekly Trains

5h 51mAverage Duration

€79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 511.1 km
Duration: 5h 51m

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

You can take a train from Groningen to Lille Europe via Schiphol Airport, Brussel-Zuid, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 5h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Groningen central station to Lille via Amsterdam Central Station in around 7h.

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