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 €21 - €40 and takes 5h 35m.

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 via Gulpen-Wittem, Gulpen Busstation and Maastricht. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 35m.

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 €45 - €120.

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 FlixBus, depart from Maastricht 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 €45 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €21 - €40 and takes 5h 35m.

Where does the Heerlen to Lille bus arrive?

Heerlen to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lille 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 614+ 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), train, bus, or car

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
€49–119
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Heerlen to Liège-Guilleminstrain S43
2. Take the bus from Liège to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 21m
€19–45
Drive 237.6 km
1. Drive from Heerlen to Lillecar 237.6 km
2h 34m
€43–62
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 15m
€48–104
Bus
1. Take the bus from Maastricht to Lillebus 328 / ...
5h 35m
€21–38

Heerlen to Lille by train

73Weekly Trains

4h 5mAverage Duration

€49Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Heerlen to Lille.

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Distance: 280.2 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 3 times a day. Tickets cost €14–25 and the journey takes 3h 35m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 5 times a week.

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