The average train between Diest and Lille takes 3h 28m and the fastest train takes 2h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Diest to Lille. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Diest and Lille. The earliest departure is at 6:28 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Diest is at 10:28 PM which arrives into Lille at 6:50 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 3h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Diest to Lille. However, there are services departing from Diest station and arriving at Lille station via Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 28m.
Diest to Lille train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), depart from Diest station.
Diest to Lille train services, operated by Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB), arrive at Lille Europe station.
Book your Diest to Lille train tickets online with Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Diest and Lille is 145.5 km. The road distance is 166 km.
You can take a train from Diest to Lille Europe via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 2h 3m.