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

The cheapest way to get from Kerkrade to Lille is to bus which costs €19 - €45 and takes 5h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kerkrade to Lille is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs €40 - €65.

Is there a direct train between Kerkrade and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Kerkrade to Lille. However, there are services departing from Kerkrade Centrum and arriving at Lille Europe via Landgraaf, Aachen, Hbf and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 15m.

How far is it from Kerkrade to Lille?

The distance between Kerkrade and Lille is 282 km. The road distance is 245.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Kerkrade to Lille without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 15m and costs €35 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Kerkrade to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kerkrade to Lille train from?

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

Train or bus from Kerkrade to Lille?

The best way to get from Kerkrade to Lille is to train via Brussels which takes 4h 15m and costs €35 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €45 and takes 5h 27m.

Where does the Kerkrade to Lille train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kerkrade to Lille?

Yes, the driving distance between Kerkrade to Lille is 245 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Kerkrade to Lille.

Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 2127+ hotels available in Lille.

Kerkrade to Lille - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Kerkrade 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 15m
€35–149
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Maastricht to Lillebus 328 / ...
5h 27m
€20–44
Drive 245.3 km
1. Drive from Kerkrade to Lillecar 245.3 km
2h 43m
€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 / ...
6h 3m
€36–51

Kerkrade to Lille by train

72Weekly Trains

4h 15mAverage Duration

€35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 282.4 km
Duration: 4h 15m

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

You can take a train from Kerkrade Centrum to Lille Europe via Landgraaf, Aachen, Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 4h 15m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Maastricht to Lille 3 times a day. Tickets cost €12–24 and the journey takes 3h 35m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 5 times a week.

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