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

The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Lille is to bus which costs €7 - €14 and takes 1h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ostend to Lille is to drive which takes 56 min and costs €13 - €20.

Is there a direct bus between Ostend and Lille?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ostend - Coach Parking and arriving at Lille - Europe Train Station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Ostend and Lille?

No, there is no direct train from Ostend to Lille. However, there are services departing from Ostende and arriving at Lille Flandres via Gand-Saint-Pierre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.

How far is it from Ostend to Lille?

The distance between Ostend and Lille is 96 km. The road distance is 87.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Ostend to Lille without a car is to bus which takes 1h 30m and costs €7 - €14.

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

The bus from Ostend - Coach Parking to Lille - Europe Train Station takes 1h 30m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Ostend to Lille bus from?

Ostend to Lille bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Ostend - Coach Parking station.

Where do I catch the Ostend to Lille train from?

Ostend to Lille train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Ostende station.

Train or bus from Ostend to Lille?

The best way to get from Ostend to Lille is to bus which takes 1h 30m and costs €7 - €14. Alternatively, you can train via Ghent, which costs €24 - €55 and takes 2h 34m.

Where does the Ostend to Lille bus arrive?

Ostend to Lille bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lille - Europe Train Station.

Where does the Ostend to Lille train arrive?

Ostend to Lille train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Gand-Saint-Pierre station.

Can I drive from Ostend to Lille?

Yes, the driving distance between Ostend to Lille is 88 km. It takes approximately 56 min to drive from Ostend to Lille.

How do I get a train ticket from Ostend to Lille?

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

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Where can I stay near Lille?

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

There are 4 ways to get from Ostend to Lille by bus, train, or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Ostend - Coach Parking to Lille - Europe Train Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
1h 30m
€7–14
Train via Ghent
1. Take the train from Ostende to Gand-Saint-Pierretrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Gand-Saint-Pierre to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
2h 34m
€25–53
Drive 87.5 km
1. Drive from Ostend to Lillecar 87.5 km
56 min
€14–20
Train
1. Take the train from Ostende to Courtraitrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Courtrai to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
2h 42m
€19–37

Ostend to Lille by bus

14Weekly Buses

1h 30mAverage Duration

€7Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 96.1 km
Duration: 1h 30m

What companies run services between Ostend, Belgium and Lille, France?

BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Ostend - Coach Parking to Lille - Europe Train Station twice daily. Tickets cost €7–14 and the journey takes 1h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ostende to Lille Flandres via Gand-Saint-Pierre in around 2h 34m.

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