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

The cheapest way to get from Brussels to Lille is to bus and line 418 bus which costs €6 - €10 and takes 2h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Brussels to Lille is to drive which takes 53 min and costs €11 - €17.

Is there a direct bus between Brussels and Lille?

No, there is no direct bus from Brussels station to Lille. However, there are services departing from Brussels-North train station and arriving at Lille Gierlebaan via Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 41m.

How far is it from Brussels to Lille?

The distance between Brussels and Lille is 69 km. The road distance is 74.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Brussels to Lille without a car is to train and line 59 bus which takes 1h 57m and costs €12 - €23.

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

It takes approximately 1h 57m to get from Brussels to Lille, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Brussels to Lille bus from?

Brussels to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Brussels-North train station.

Where does the Brussels to Lille bus arrive?

Brussels to Lille bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Antwerp Rooseveltplaats station.

Can I drive from Brussels to Lille?

Yes, the driving distance between Brussels to Lille is 75 km. It takes approximately 53 min to drive from Brussels to Lille.

Where can I stay near Lille?

There are 417+ hotels available in Lille.

Brussels to Lille - 4 ways to travel via train, line 59 bus, and bus

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

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Train, line 59 bus
best
1. Take the train from Bruxelles-Central to Herentalstrain Ic / ...
2. Take the bus from Herentals Station perron 8 to Lille Eikenlaanbus 218 / ...
1h 57m
€13–23
Bus, line 418 bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Brussels-North train station to Antwerp Rooseveltplaatsbus FlixBus N837 / ...
2. Take the bus from Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A2 to Lille Gierlebaanbus 418
2h 41m
€7–9
Drive 74.9 km
1. Drive from Brussels to Lillecar 74.9 km
53 min
€12–17
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Brussels to Lilletaxi 74.9 km
53 min
€160–200

Brussels to Lille by train and bus

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1h 57mAverage Duration

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Distance: 68.5 km
Duration: 1h 57m

What companies run services between Brussels, Belgium and Lille, Belgium?

You can take a bus from Brussels-North train station to Lille Gierlebaan via Antwerp Rooseveltplaats and Antwerpen Roosevelt perron A2 in around 2h 41m.

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