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

The cheapest way to get from Ostend to Lille is to drive which costs €13 - €19 and takes 55 min.

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 55 min and costs €13 - €19.

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 Courtrai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.

How far is it from Ostend to Lille?

The distance between Ostend and Lille is 104 km. The road distance is 87.1 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 train which takes 2h 8m and costs €13 - €20.

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

It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Ostend to Lille, including transfers.

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 train which takes 2h 8m and costs €13 - €20. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €7 - €35 and takes 2h 24m.

Where does the Ostend to Lille train arrive?

Ostend to Lille train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Courtrai station.

Can I drive from Ostend to Lille?

Yes, the driving distance between Ostend to Lille is 87 km. It takes approximately 55 min to drive from Ostend to Lille.

Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 2098+ hotels available in Lille.

Ostend to Lille - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Ostend to Lille by 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
best
1. Take the train from Ostende to Courtraitrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Courtrai to Lille Flandrestrain Ic
2h 8m
€14–20
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bruges to Lillebus 757 / ...
2h 24m
€7–34
Drive 87.1 km
1. Drive from Ostend to Lillecar 87.1 km
55 min
€14–19

Ostend to Lille by train

204Weekly Trains

2h 8mAverage Duration

€14Cheapest Price

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Distance: 104.1 km
Duration: 2h 8m

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

You can take a train from Ostende to Lille Flandres via Courtrai in around 2h 8m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bruges to Lille 3 times a day. Tickets cost €5–11 and the journey takes 1h 10m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 4 times a week.

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