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

The cheapest way to get from Lille to Bree is to bus which costs €18 - €40 and takes 5h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lille to Bree is to drive which takes 2h 23m and costs €30 - €50.

How far is it from Lille to Bree?

The distance between Lille and Bree is 238 km. The road distance is 214.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Lille to Bree without a car is to train and line 80 bus which takes 3h 56m and costs €24 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Lille to Bree, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lille to Bree bus from?

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

Train or bus from Lille to Bree?

The best way to get from Lille to Bree is to bus which takes 5h 40m and costs €18 - €40. Alternatively, you can train via Brussels, which costs €26 - €75 and takes 4h 31m.

Where does the Lille to Bree bus arrive?

Lille to Bree bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Brussels-North train station.

Can I drive from Lille to Bree?

Yes, the driving distance between Lille to Bree is 215 km. It takes approximately 2h 23m to drive from Lille to Bree.

Where can I stay near Bree?

There are 626+ hotels available in Bree.

Lille to Bree - 6 ways to travel via train, line 80 bus, bus, and car

Q: Is there a direct bus between Lille and Bree?

No, there is no direct bus from Lille to Bree. However, there are services departing from Lille and arriving at Bree Kloosterpoort via Brussels-North train station, Hasselt Station perron 11 and Hechtel Welsh Guardplein. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.

There are 6 ways to get from Lille to Bree by train, bus, car, or train (TGV, 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, line 80 bus
best
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to GenkIc / ...
3. Take the bus from Genk Station perron 10 to Bree Busstation De Weeg perron 880 / ...
3h 56m
€25–67
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille to Brussels-North train stationN280 / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Hasselt StationN884
5h 40m
€18–36
Drive 214.9 km
1. Drive from Lille to Bree214.9 km
2h 23m
€34–48
Train via Brussels
1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
2. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to HerentalsIc / ...
3. Take the train from Herentals to NeerpeltIc / ...
4h 31m
€27–71
Train
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-BerchemTer
2. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to Bourg-LéopoldL / ...
4h 50m
€39–64
Train #2
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Anvers-BerchemIc
2. Take the train from Anvers-Berchem to NeerpeltIc
4h 56m
€24–34

Lille to Bree by train and bus

141Weekly Services

3h 56mAverage Duration

€25Cheapest Price

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Distance: 237.8 km
Duration: 3h 56m

What companies run services between Lille, France and Bree, Flanders, Belgium?

You can take a bus from Lille to Bree Kloosterpoort via Brussels-North train station, Hasselt Station perron 11, Hechtel Kruispunt, and Hechtel Welsh Guardplein in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lille Europe to Bree Gerdingerpoort via Bruxelles-Midi, Herentals, Neerpelt, and Neerpelt Station perron 1 in around 4h 31m.

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