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

The cheapest way to get from Heerlen to Lille is to bus which costs €12 - €50 and takes 5h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heerlen to Lille is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct bus between Heerlen and Lille?

No, there is no direct bus from Heerlen station to Lille. However, there are services departing from Heerlen, Station Heerlen and arriving at Lille Boulevard de Turin via Gulpen-Wittem, Gulpen Busstation, Maastricht Meerssenerweg 231 and Charleroi Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

Is there a direct train between Heerlen and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Heerlen to Lille. However, there are services departing from Heerlen and arriving at Lille Europe via Aachen, Hbf and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 5m.

How far is it from Heerlen to Lille?

The distance between Heerlen and Lille is 280 km. The road distance is 237.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Heerlen to Lille without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 5m and costs €30 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Heerlen to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heerlen to Lille bus from?

Heerlen to Lille bus services, operated by Flibco, depart from Maastricht Meerssenerweg 231 station.

Where do I catch the Heerlen to Lille train from?

Heerlen to Lille train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Aachen, Hbf station.

Train or bus from Heerlen to Lille?

The best way to get from Heerlen to Lille is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 5m and costs €30 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €50 and takes 5h 9m.

Where does the Heerlen to Lille bus arrive?

Heerlen to Lille bus services, operated by Flibco, arrive at Charleroi Airport station.

Where does the Heerlen to Lille train arrive?

Heerlen to Lille train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.

Can I drive from Heerlen to Lille?

Yes, the driving distance between Heerlen to Lille is 238 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Heerlen to Lille.

Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 2058+ hotels available in Lille.

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

There are 5 ways to get from Heerlen 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
1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lille Europetrain Tgv
4h 5m
€34–153
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Maastricht to Lillebus N870 / ...
5h 9m
€13–47
Drive 237.6 km
1. Drive from Heerlen to Lillecar 237.6 km
2h 34m
€42–61
Train
1. Take the train from Heerlen to Liège-Guilleminstrain S43 / ...
2. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Namurtrain L / ...
3. Take the train from Namur to Lille Flandrestrain Ic / ...
5h 13m
€34–70
Bus via Charleroi Airport (CRL)
1. Take the bus from Maastricht Meerssenerweg 231 to Charleroi Airportbus flibco 6582
2. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Lille Boulevard de Turinbus flibco 437
6h 26m
€41–58

Heerlen to Lille by train

72Weekly Trains

4h 5mAverage Duration

€34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 280 km
Duration: 4h 5m

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

You can take a train from Heerlen to Lille Europe via Aachen, Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 5m. 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.

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